The pedigree may have given it a bump. This was part of the material that was in the back room which was “selectively shown,” although this no...
It is the MS-62, 63 range.
I probably have not bought enough bullion because I keep buying collector coins. I have some American Gold Eagles that I bought as type coins...
If you are doing a type set, you want a common variety that will not cost you a premium. The three leaves under the wing variety is an expensive...
You are correct that it is Arcadius. The circle above his head is the hand of God giving him a halo. Here are the bullet points from my notebook:...
I would say VF-20. It’s decent example for a fairly well circulated example, but in my opinion, it’s not the most beautiful circulated piece. I...
They are better than they used to be. Years ago, when I had the worthwhile coins certified in my collection, everything graded except for the...
Here's a Proof 1883 Morgan Dollar. I don't think you coin looks like this. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Fine 12
AU-50 or 53.
You have to learn to grade from photos because so much is sold on the Internet these days. I will agree with you with respect to high grades like...
I see a long scratch down the eagle’s body. That precludes the MS-67 grade. In that grade, you should have to hunt for the marks. In addition, I...
AG-3 Full, clear date (a key factor);with wear extending into the devices from the edge.
The emergence of CAC in the U.S. coin market prompted me to get involved with British coins and later Roman imperial pieces. I am as much into the...
The only English gold coins that were issued during George VI's reign were those in his 1937 coronation set. The Great Depression was part of it,...
They were selling for 35 cents circa 1956.
Really? They are that expensive now? This is more like what you should be looking for, but I bought this one years ago. [ATTACH] This is in a...
Yes, Lincoln was known as "honest Old Abe" when he was running for president in 1864. [ATTACH]
Here is the medal that started it all. Victor David Brenner showed an example of this medal to Theodore Roosevelt while the president was posing...
I admit it. @Mountain Man got me. :) However, if it had been a cent hoard from New England that had not been touched in over 65 years, it's...
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