That's a terrific obverse design, isn't it?
Nice looking dime! Off the top of my head, my guess is 65+
I like that Gothic lettering and edge decoration. Pretty neat, even with the wear.
Those are 2 VERY nice Classic Heads! I bought this one recently, it was no bargain but I really like it: [IMG] [IMG]
Yes, I think the second version of that aphorism is perhaps more accurate and a good deal less painful! Based on Mark's recommendation, I have...
That's a nice, honestly circulated coin! Congrats on completing your set, like the others I think it would be great to see pix of them all.
ANY Chain Cent is threadworthy, those babies are RARE!! Very neat to see the catalog entry too. It must be a very special feeling to hold one in...
Looking at the photos, I can't see any telltale signs of whizzing. On a closer view, one would see parallel ridges caused by successive passes of...
It's a forgery, it has a type-1 reverse, which wasn't used after 1876. (see the oval berry under the eagle's foot, above the first 0 of 900?)
In the words of the giant bug in "MEN IN BLACK," 'I accept your challenge!' elapsed time, 10sec. from going to the trade dollar listings on...
Fakes abound, this one looks fairly typical. Here is a link to a genuine on on Heritage, I chose it because it is au details and has been...
4 generations, huh? Amazing longevity amongst them, considering this thing was made last month in all likelihood .
Purchased raw, on a whim, for type. I welcome grade opinions, conventional and EAC, and attributions (flip says S-241) Thanks in advance, my...
Chocaholic Numismatists unite!
I do hope the o.p. takes this coin to a numisnatist and has it examined properly. the 2-d images just don't reveal much, I see an S where Toad...
Thanks, so do I. I thought when I bought it, it must have been cleaned/whizzed, but I have examined it carefully and can't find any signs of...
Since "1795" was brought up, I will offer, as a sacrificial lamb, knowing that I will be blown out of the water, nay, vaporized, by some of the...
Just a great '99 dollar, 900 fine! I find much to admire, and nothing to criticize... nice eye you have, that would be a standout coin in any...
Well, I think it's AU! notice the detail and the patina-- I can tell it's never been cleaned. i wonder if it's the scarce folding variety?...
These coins were workhorses of commerce and worth a lot in terms of goods in their day (look at some of Walker Evans' photos of the Bowery in the...
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