As far as the coin my thought is it was in a paper envelope that either got wet or was stored in a moist environment
The methuselah of coin collecting. Doug remembers when ancients were in daily circulation
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As far as coins in my own collection yes. I’m down to about one 20 coin box. I have a lot for sale though
Old holder plus gold bean is worth 65 money
It’s too far gone to be of value. I’d soak in verdicare for a couple weeks won’t fix that it’s corroded but it won’t look like it’s growing Moss
They all blow it. I had a dime once that I later learned the whole history. Was an old ngc 65 was cracked. Came in at ms details reverse cleaned....
Agreed with pcgs. But why in God’s name did you ever crack it out of the green label holder. I would have sent it to cac in that and hope for a...
Dipped or cleaned. Agreed on the f-15
An awful lot. Some highlights is a complete set of the Gobrecht journal bowers silver dollar encyclopedia the book on early dimes of course...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Toughest date as a proof my favorite holder old green pcgs. Pcgs price guide $2300 probably would be a cameo today
They merged their weekly Sunday and Tuesday sales into one Tuesday sale
Those pics do it zero justice. Was just trying to show the slab
I’m not so sure about the cleaning. If it’s anything it’s a light wipe. I don’t see anything obvious and it could be the pics
Buy a trade dollar slabbed or from a reputable dealer who will guarantee it. Not off eBay there’s a ton of damaged and problem coins too They are...
Xf. Very nice. Barber halves are very tough to find in mid circulated grades ie f-xf
That’s gorgeous. I don’t blame you a bit for not passing it up and it’s a small motto too!!! And nearly top pop.
Ngc never sends you a free box you gotta buy them
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Don’t really have much and the bulk I’ve cracked out or crossed. As with this one that has so far been a loser. In a pcgs...
$1750
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