The coin you show is only worth what someone who likes it is willing to pay for it. Personally, I do not think the toning is all that great. I've...
It's not unusual for someone looking to find something, anything, that they conjure up an image in their mind that isn't really there. More than a...
I've never dealt with Guardhouse. You'd have to ask them if they are PVC-free. If their vinyl flip smells like a shower curtain, it contains...
Exploitation? What would you rather do? List it for sale, raw, on FleaBay and be lucky to get 25% of its true value? Chris
There is a reason for the 2-pocket flips. It allows the collector to insert a card in the second pocket with information about the coin. It is...
It looks like it may have been caked with grime and someone used a mild acid to clean it. Chris
Those sets were not issued by the US Mint. The Capital holders are an after-market addition, and the coins were removed from the OGP and placed in...
Welcome to the neighborhood, Don! The term "proof" refers to the method of manufacture. Specially prepared planchets are struck by polished dies...
You know paddy, I don't think it is a good idea to use a descriptive like that. You know how people are around here. Before long, it will become a...
I agree with paddy. All I see is a well-worn coin. Chris
Good for you, Jason! Chris
Yes! Using words like vomit and ridiculous are so helpful. Maybe you just need more practice being nice to strangers. After all, you've only...
Gee, Frank, you are so helpful for this newcomer. The least you could do is give him some helpful advice before you tell him how lousy his photos...
First, welcome to the neighborhood! I'm pretty sure that it is post-mint damage (PMD), but it would help if you could provide a better close-up...
In the early 90's, the placement of the mintmark was incorporated into the machine production of the dies. Prior to that, the mintmark was...
Congrats @paddyman98 ! Chris
It's possible that these coins were found in bank rolls and no premium was paid for them. They'd probably not grade high enough to warrant...
Before the Satin Mint Sets were introduced in 2005, all Mint Sets were put together using normal coins struck for circulation. The satin finish...
It does look like the satin finish that was used (only) on the Mint Sets. Chris
A cud is a break along the rim that extends into the field. Some people disagree in that it does not have to extend into the field, but I prefer...
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