There are a great many different things that not only can but will change the way a coin picture looks. That is to be expected. The point I was...
I think the answers your wanting can be found in Breen's Encylopedia.
What is called the NGC price guide, is NOT NGC's price guide. NGC merely borrows the Numismedia price guide. As for whether CoinFacts is worth...
Honestly, I might not even grade it, but call it a problem coin. But I'd have to see it in hand to determine that. But it is in no way choice unc IMO.
A lot of folks seem to think that when you look at a picture of a toned coin that the coin is going to look exactly like that when you see it in...
The red on the bottom edges of the devices - that's not toning. That's an effect of lighting and reflection from something outside the picture....
We could post a book about it and it wouldn't make any difference. Two reasons for that, 1 - pictures don't tell you/show you what one needs to...
Sean, I know what you are asking but to a large degree the coin itself will determine its value regardless of what slab it is in. Yeah it used to...
No matter what walk of life you care talk about you are going to find some jerks involved in it. It has to do with people, not the specific walk...
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That maybe what is listed in the book you reference. But the numbers I listed above are what is listed in the Royal Decrees that still exist in...
They may have been the first to use the phrase, but the practice began long before that. Gold, silver, even copper coins were always minted with...
Valid words. The current trend of buy it/flip it with modern mint products kind of started of started in 2001 with the Buff dollars. That 1 coin...
He sent you a PM about it, if you wish to discuss it, do so there.
If that's the goal then proper storage is the answer, not a different holder.
I will of course echo everyone's advice regarding saving up and exercising patience when it comes to a coin you want. I have always said that...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Oh if you only knew how many people have said to me - and then did ;) 'Course I gave...
Ehhhhh, maybe. When I first read the title what I expected was something along the lines of - I want an MS65, but I can only afford an XF. There...
Have you considered a pattern coin from a country other than the US ? There are many, many, to choose from and some very beautiful designs. And...
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