I prefer the pic of the standard '21...the scan makes it look dead. On the other hand, I actually like the scan of the PL. Unlike your statement...
Now give us the corresponding pics to show the differences.
Rare? Not by any stretch of the imagination. Many so-called "keys" in most widely collected series aren't. Its high price is driven by high...
A chastity belt...the same one that resulted in her being your ex.;);)
Cleaned VF...still not bad for 100 bucks.
Many of you seem to be confusing the rarity of a coin with the condition of the coin. The two aspects (while, of course) both important have...
The only 1812 "small 8" is the 12/1 small 8. All others are large 8's.
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The dark carbon spots and the luster break between stars 11 and 12 bring it down some IMO, but I wouldn't say all the way to 60--maybe to 63.
Like SuperDave above, I have no limit on what I would pay for raw vs slabbed. I've spent well into the middle 4 figures raw and I've spent well...
There have been counterfeiters for as long as there have been coins. The hobby will survive the current ones. Are some new collectors driven...
Dipping is bad, mmmkay? No, dipping is actually sometimes healthy for the coin...OVERdipping is bad. The problem is knowing how much is too much.
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