Some of the overdates are more prominent than this one, but any overdate is cool. Really, the only part of the 1 that you can see is the very...
That set is 59 years old, and I see no signs of toning or detrimental effects. I'd say you're safe. The key is to keep it in a cool, dry...
Yes, toning from PCI holders is very well known, and very well documented. The holders are known to tone coins in that circular pattern. The...
I like to think that Liberty is not dead, yet. Very true, but the coins were never intended to really depict that person. They depict an idea. I...
Pretty much all modern US coins, for sure.
You're going to get a lot of this response, so I'll just throw it out there: anything with a dead person on it.
You looking at the D in United? That looks like it is re-engraved to me, not hub-doubled. The S of States also looks repunched. Hub-doubling would...
While I have read the website, and followed the debate online for years, I would be absolutely interested in a conversation with JA. I have formed...
That nickel is so AT I can't even breathe.
I honestly don't see signs of wear on this coin. Thus, I don't think it deserves an AU. I also, honestly, don't see mirrors strong enough for...
Haha, that's one of the reasons I like you. You aren't afraid to ask uncomfortable questions. I might not agree with everything you post, but I...
I'd say you and I agree perfectly. I really liked the blues on this one. Here are my pics, to give viewers another angle: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
For $5 a pop, you really can't go wrong. I mean, she probably spends that much on a grande latte from Starbux.
I probably won't buy many coins in 2019. I'm going on a massive vacation that will cost a significant sum, and won't leave much room in the budget...
Pick your favorite standard, and try to stick to it as closely as you can. Every group has their own standard, whether they publish that or not....
Alright, today I am going to offer an entire beginner's coin collection. One lot takes it all. This would make an *amazing* gift for a beginner, a...
According to some, the standard has behaved like this over time: [IMG] I like to think the standard has behaved more like this over time:...
I do commend them for doing that. That is a very useful resource, and I won't argue that.
Don't think about CAC as "certifying the grade." Don't think about CAC as stickering coins "which are A or B for their grade." That's nonsense....
I see some rim damage from circulation - bumps and bruises. I don't see any cuds.
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