Very Nice!!! To all those wonderful tellers out there that circulate old coins and notes :bow: we solute you!!!
Clinker helped on this one His trivia had me looking at coins from the Philippines when I saw this one.
Mike - this is the best part of the story - and I don't mean getting to keep both coins! You - like me, are a lucky man! Congrats :thumb:
I would say 63 or 62 RB. The book says 63 has to have some luster and pictures don't show any? That ding on the rim makes me think 62 - but then...
Say it's not so - a real book in this day and age... :goofer: Thanks for the info - Once I started typing my reply to Bruce I had a feeling it...
Welcome Albert - hope you enjoy it here at CT! Sounds like a great area to metal detect in! Nice finds... Darryl Philly Dog - That was...
Thanks guys - Bruce - you're killing me - I though I only had 2 more to go (excluding the 1856). Now you're telling me I have more than 37 to go...
My 1858 LL came. No 8 over 7 that I can see. Again - I know it's been cleaned but this one is in a little better shape than the 57 - that...
I wish I could afford to buy this coin! I would have to be filthy rich though! Guess its fun to dream a little :)...
Thanks Jhar4330 - I was trying to think of where to send him to get the best advise and that has to be it! :thumb:
I believe each state is different as far as their tax rules. I think you will/may be required to pay either short or long term capital gains tax...
Glad to hear you will hold on to it! Go to a local coin shop and buy an air-tite for it (ask for one that will fit a small cent - 19mm). They...
Next time try - distilled water/pat it dry. It's common for people that do not collect to want to polish dirty coins unfortunately it's like...
Hello gewoodfo; I'm not that experienced so take it all with a grain of salt; Grade VG8 (based on some of the liberty showing) Corroded/Holed...
Hi Swick: Here is a link for the shows in our area. The one I'm talking about is on the 14th. http://www.coinshows.com/pennsylvania.html...
I think I would be going back to that spot with a metal detector to see what else might be burried there. BTW: Welcome to CT and good luck!
Thanks :D
Here is the eBay photo of the 58. I'll post better photo's when it arrives. Based on what I can see I don't think it's a 8 over 7....
Thanks Frank, Last night I bought a 58 LL on eBay for a bit more. It's in a little better condition. I'll post pictures when I get it. It's all...
Looks like a great buy, congrats!!!
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