Actually, yes you can. If you characterize your purchase as an investment, then you can take capital gains and capital losses. You are allowed to...
The copper molecules and the gold molecules are acting independently of each other. The copper isn't toning the gold, and the gold isn't impeding...
Damn. The new pictures make the first coin look better (I could see a 66 on that one), but they make the second coin look worse. That second coin...
Yes. This is one of the lesser-known acronyms among hobbyists. As far as I know, the CCE is only for dealers. It is a wholesale market where...
Doug, please read and think about what I wrote. The copper is uniformly distributed over the entire surface, 1000 atoms deep (and indeed,...
Titus Andronicus?
Ohh... I see a bit of fatigue "doubling", but nothing worth a premium.
I'm really confused? Are you in a foreign country, and you are excited because you found an American coin? Are you thinking it is silver? (it's...
What am I missing? I see a well circulated 1965 dime.
If a coin shows no signs of circulation wear, I really don't see why it wouldn't be graded as MS - ancient or modern. If the design is complete...
Well, let me break it down and tell you why you're wrong: a 90% gold coin is mixed by weight, not number of atoms. The atomic weight of gold is...
I am really only guessing based on the pictures, but: the very bright surfaces, which also appear rather smooth, tend to make me think its...
I know the excitement can be overwhelming, but sometimes, patience is the best course of action.
To be clear - it is most likely *not* the gold toning, but rather the copper and silver alloy which is reacting to form the colors. I've never...
Both appear nice. The first coin appears lustrous, but the mark on his nose and the mark on his cheek are fairly severe. Is that a die break or a...
Very interesting and illuminating graphs, Mr. Coin.
I really have no idea what the actual numbers would be. I do know that off-center coins with a recognizable date are more desirable (for the...
We can absolutely guess the grade without a slab. We just can't compare our guesses to any reference. That being said, I'd call this EF details,...
This coin appears to be an AU, which has been dipped, improperly rinsed, and is retoning afterwards. The discoloration and flatness on her cheek...
Looks nice, congrats. I'm also in the VF-30 camp.
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