For a matched, original set, that seems low. Matched original sets are worth more than assembled sets made from buying individual coins. The 1859...
The cover article in the October 2020 Smithsonian magazine is a nice piece on the emperor Nero. It echoes the points that some of us have made...
I have the 1902 Edward VII “short set” plus the two pound gold piece in a slab. The 1911 is a tall order. I hope you find a nice one!
Yes, "We Polk'd 'em in '44 and we'll Pierce them 'em in '52." was a slogan from that race. The opposition had their slogans or "witty phrases"...
Yes, it's scary that so many of these counterfeits are on the market, and that the fakes are copies of common, not very expensive coins. That...
EBay is more interested in collecting fees, not combatting counterfeits. That's been true for many years. EBay mostly takes down counterfeit...
In fact, most circulated coins don't have rim issues. That's been my experience over 60 + years of collecting.
Did anyone notice that there is somelike "M C" scratched over the Seated Liberty on the obverse? It's a shame because otherwise it would have been...
The significant rim nicks on the obverse would have made the coin a non starter for me. Stuff like that bugs me and takes the joy out of owning it.
i know that there are many varieties of 1851 large cents, but looking at this one, the numbers on the date don't look like those the U.S. Mint...
It is interesting to note that Dallas, Texas is named for James K. Polk's running made, George M. Dallas. Here is a piece that shows both...
I think you get an EF-45 or perhaps an AU-50. There is quite a bit of friction in the obverse fields. I assume that the reverse is stronger, but...
I might add that if you surf the Internet looing for these coins, you will find some sharks out there. I have seen 5-figure prices on coins that...
This is one of the rare Hard Times Tokens. The Whig Party pieces often included ships in their medal and token designs because ships played an...
The 1937 King George VI gold coronation set is tough item. With a mintage of 5,001 sets, they are available, but mintage plus its status as the...
It looks like a weak strike to me. It does not look like greese to me. I can't see any reason why this would keep the coin from getting a straight...
I have a large number of 19th presidential campaign tokens so it's rare when I get a chance to add a new piece to my collection. This James K....
My observation is that “perfect condition” in a modern coin is a piece in a PCGS MS-70 holder. Those are the only super common, modern coins that...
I have a lot of great eye appeal coins, and they don’t amount to much because they are not “trophy coins.” I have a few of them, but not enough to...
You need to show examples to make this question worthwhile. It all depends upon the age of the cameo. As for “investment” in coins, that is a...
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