I have some older proof sets that look amazing. I think the mint is trying to make the coins look too much like what todays collectors or flippers...
I've been buying proof sets and other products from the US Mint since 1959. 2021 was the year of my last purchase. Price up, quality down does not...
You've had better days with FOG. These have all done several tours.
Thanks Pete. I believe you are correct. That makes it more interesting.
I have been getting a batch out of the bath and cataloging them. Here is a nice Valentinian I. [ATTACH] Valentinian I, AE3, Siscia. DN...
No, what you see is grandpas fat fingers.
Constantine I AE Follis. AD 306-337. Siscia. Obv: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, laureate head right Rev: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, Campgate, eight layers with no...
Here is one I just finished. Constans AE3, Thessalonica, 333-335 AD Obv: CONSTANS NOB CAES, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right GLORI-A...
I heard an ad on the radio when I was a kid. It was for something I don't remember what. But, it was "... genuine, authentic, simulated,...
Stay with us ED, you are bound to get a few more. Congratulations.
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I am terrible when it comes to grades. They look uncirculated but don't have that MS shine. I like them and they represent most of my collection.
The hardest thing to learn is when to stop.
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I like raw coins. Never had one slabbed. But, the ones I see are very nice. Thanks for putting them up.
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Good looking coin.
Nice Campgate. One of my favorites. I have 3 working in my current cleaning projects, plus the ones I have finished.
There appears to be a lot of gunk close to the devices, the kind of stuff you might miss when cleaning.
I guess I never looked that close. But, it will give me something to do.
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