First, welcome to the neighborhood! That coin doesn't really look black. It was probably buried in dirt. @paddyman98 can probably show you photos...
I'll give it a try, Mr. P, but I know I shouldn't. Below is a photo of a Kennedy half dollar that is missing the clad layer on the reverse, and...
Why didn't I know this was going to happen? You should know better, Mr. P! Chris
Well, now you've piqued my curiosity! Apparently, you know more than you are letting on. Please tell me, because this has always been one of my...
I don't know if yours is an original or a restrike. I bought a pair of the restrikes, one in silver and one in bronze, at the Paris Mint table at...
First, welcome to the neighborhood! I agree with @Randy Abercrombie and @Collecting Nut , but I would like to add that the one obvious giveaway...
1) Crop out all the unnecessary background. 2) Resize the image. 3) Be sure to use "Full Image" rather than "Thumbnail" Welcome to the...
Which side of the mark do you think is raised....the side to the northwest?....or the side to the southeast? Chris
But, it is in Italy! Chris:wacky::wacky::wacky::wacky:
@CoinBlazer If you're a member of Collectors Universe, try complaining about PCGS on their forums and see what happens. If you're a member of...
The best way to judge the actual rotation is to put it in a 2x2 with "LIBERTY" and the date (or the base of the Lincoln Memorial) parallel to the...
Gee, you must not like Roger! Otherwise, you wouldn't pass this guy off onto him. @ldhair - Larry, if you're on the CU forums, how about giving...
According to the Red Book of Morgan Silver Dollars, there were tens of thousands of them available in the Treasury release, and the optimal...
Thanks, "Sparky" Yeah, I saw the thread by Gianni. He has been pressing his luck a few too many times by (first) asking questions and (then)...
I've been accustomed to using the tolerances cited in the book, Official Price Guide to Mint Errors 6th Edition (2002) by Alan Herbert. III-N-3...
Agreed! It doesn't take much to move copper. Chris
Ditto! Chris
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First, welcome to the neighborhood, Bill! You must have discovered that when you start a new thread the "Poll" option leaves a lot to be desired....
Dang! I'll bet those pickles would make a great garnish for a Bloody Mary! Thanks for the show update, Mr. B! Chris
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