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You think? Maybe it's worth another shot. It was submitted over 10 years ago (not by me).
Great read, thanks. Abel Buell's home still stands, and is a B&B.
sorry for the extra post. unfortunately, I don't have images of the 3d 1846 readily available.
This one has great color, but the rim bumps kept it from a straight grade. I don't see a die lump or crack on the rev. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Fascinating history, and interesting artifacts. Thanks!
sorry to hear that dark mark is actually a scratch, but if you feel its a good fit for your collection, enjoy it. With its lack of other major...
Rusted dies? Queen Mary looks like she has leprosy, unfortunately. I don't see any real wear so will guess MS63.
Genuine, and surfaces look original as far as I can tell from the provided images. Is that a mark from a pen on the rev rim at about noon?
Really nice looking dollar, Publius2. Thanks for posting the images. Looks like close 8, 4 berries / arc stars reverse. The only variety with 4...
I've been hunting for a draped bust, heraldic eagle dollar, to compliment my flowing hair and small eagle dollars, which both have enough wear to...
64? great looking coin!
Thanks for a great article and photos of those beautiful half dimes. Wish I owned one!
I voted 65, NFS, and have absolutely no confidence in my ability to grade these!
I have the advantage of being able to rotate the coin at any angle under any light I choose, and I don't see any "gray metal" from rub on the high...
Thanks for all the comments and guesses! And now for the reveal.... [ATTACH] This coin was in Bruce Morelan's collection, at one time the...
I'm also concerned about the shape of the D, and the lack of wear on its base, given the extensive wear on the rest of the coin. The metal looks...
I think ICG is also excellent for authentication, price probably comparable to ANACS. there is also rotation of the reverse die relative to the...
Yeah, I thought the chop looked like a cattle brand!
a trade dollar I acquired last year, just got around to imaging. What's your opinion on the grade? (at pcgs, the chopmark does not affect the...
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