I agree. I think the mark on the eagle's wing is what brings this one down. If the pictures are an accurate representation of the quality of...
I'd split grade it 61/63. The obverse usually carries it, so its probably a 61 - but if I liked it enough in hand I could see it as a low end 62.
You look like you bought an attractive coin for a fair price. But if you had to ask, you probably shouldn't have bought it.
An old cleaning that may be considered acceptable on a Morgan would probably be considered unacceptable on a Franklin - even if they were done at...
As long as people keep buying them, the RCM is going to keep pumping them out. Not a fan myself, but I don't like bullion/NCLT.
I'd probably put that coin at mid-VF details, but the corrosion really hurts it. Assuming its a common variety, a couple of bucks is probably...
Without a question, these come from 2 different dies. I was going to suggest the very same thing, as soon as I saw Kurt's first post... and then I...
I *STRONGLY* dislike holed coins. Holed coins are worse than polished, cleaned, scraped, or bruised coins, or almost any other problem you can...
Yup, this one has been mangled.
Your best bet would be to compare your coin to completed sales of similar coins. Check the Heritage archives.
Oh, haha.... I don't even go to the "Error" subforum anymore, because it is ridiculous. Reading an actual book about errors should be mandatory...
These were made in 1822. I'd grade this one EF, based on the amount of detail not there, and the lack of any sort of luster. I know they are...
Cool coin, and a nice clear overdate!
I know literally nothing about this coin, but it looks cool.
Out of a morbid sense of curiousity, and because I haven't been on in a few days, what thread(s) are you referring to?
Snow? No snow for me, thanks. Here in the south, we don't abide by such frigid foolishness! ;) Sorry, I don't have a copy of the Snow book.
That's too bad :( For anyone out there looking to buy key date coins: either make damn sure you know what you are doing, or stick to certified...
If I were to pick just one book on the minting process, it would have to be Burdette's book. Yes, it is focused more on older technology - but the...
Compare the shape of the S to a genuine example. I think you'll see a big difference. Plus the location is wrong, as SuperDave mentioned....
Buy what makes you happy I guess, but don't expect me to congratulate you on it. The 1846 is quite attractive (if a bit overgraded), and is...
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