Thanks for all the comments. I don't see any signs of a cleaning, but I believe there is some rub on the high points, so AU
Thanks, it looks more coppery in hand. Just a tough one to photograph.
I had not even noticed that! thanks! on exam with the 9x loupe, I don't see any split serifs, so I think it is most likely machine doubling. I...
I think I'd call that a die chip. very cool find!
Terrific look for lightly circulated silver. If I ever get around to building a Morgan date set, that's the appearance I want. Look forward to...
When I started collecting about 12 years ago, I bought a number of raw coins from advertisers in Coin World. A number of these advertised as BU...
Great looking coin with nice patina and a lot of luster. AU58?
around 10 years ago, I bought a group of 3 common CC Morgans (82-84) from one of the big Coin World dealer/advertisers (you know, the ones who...
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I think there are several "post your Walker" threads, but you know what? I don't think you can have too many Walkers or too many Walker threads!...
Man, that's a great looking coin. AU58?
That looks like active corrosion, and I wouldn't go near it if I were shopping for an inexpensive 77 to fill a hole, say. I think it makes sense...
Schenkman's reference lists the copper as scarce, and the silver as "very rare," so no surprise what the ask is . I'm happy with my copper...
What's wrong with it? Nothing that I can see other than being fake. It should have XF details throughout but the eagle's head looks like Play-Doh...
Paddy54 I had no idea. thanks for pointing that out to me. You have amazing eyes!
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MS64, from the Richmond Coin show, the first show I have been to since 2019. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Link to the blog since I couldn't post the pics: scroll down a ways to find the coin. https://www.seateddimevarieties.com/DailyBlog.htm
Great news! Another story: Gerry Fortin reported a 3$ gold piece stole from a USPS express mail package on its way to a client in Cali. All...
thanks for starting the thread, Tamaracian, and posting the comparison photos. I've never thought that GC used deceptive photo techniques, just...
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