Slabbing was only beginning in 1986. It’s no surprise that the piece is raw. Given the source and time of purchase, I believe that the coin is...
Nixon didn’t do a good job when he picked running mates. Lodge was from Massachusetts and brought nothing to the ticket. There was no way Nixon...
That explains a lot. Ford passed over Rockefeller for the 1976 vice presidential nomination in favor of Dole.
Yes, Nelson had the presidency in mind after he was elected Governor of New York in 1958. Those were the days. The guy he unseated was Averal...
Here is an 1885 dollar with the original surfaces. [ATTACH]
The 25th Amendment to the constitution was passed in 1967. It fixed a hole in the constitution which allowed the vice presidency to become vacant...
All of the shiney areas that are not toned have a reflective look to them. It's the kind of look you would seen on a Proof-Like dollar. It's the...
AU sharpness, polished. It will not get a straight grade.
If you were to see what most certified G-4 graded 1794 half dollars look like, that piece would look like a Gem. Certified early U.S. copper and...
I think that it will grade. When you get to the Good grade, plus its age, the graders can cut you some breaks.
Good-4.
I have seen a lot of overgraded AU-50 coins over the past year or so.
The issue comes down to this. An AU-58 with great eye appeal is worth as much or more than a so-so technical Mint State piece with average or less...
Silver is often found in gold ore. It’s not unusual to find silver traces in older, pre 1933 U.S. gold coins. After the southern mints opened in...
silver is cheaper to buy, but you need a lot more it to make some serious money. If silver goes up $2 an ounce, a good increase, if you have 10...
The 1969-S doubled die is really strong. I handed one when I was a dealer. If you ever get one, you won’t miss it. It’s similar to the 1955 and...
I this is probably the answer.
I received one of those folders at Christmas 1959, and hole was still open. The only closed holes I remember were for the 1913 Nickel, 1894-S Dime...
Wow! I didn’t know they are now putting a plug in the 1909-S-VDB hole. That coin is expensive, but it’s very doable. There is nothing rare about...
Try Steinberg’s Inc. That’s where I found mine.
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