Picked these up over the past couple weeks. 1834 O-120 AU53 (Peterson collection, FWIW) [IMG] 1833 O-110 AU55 [IMG] 1831 O-109 AU58 [IMG]...
I like the 19-S dime for a green sticker. There's a little hazy patch on the face, but I think that's the toning and not an additional substance.
The 87 Donkey Tail is always a good find. Congrats on picking that one up! The 21 VAM 3F4 isn't as rare, but it's a cool variety, as is the...
Oh, my.
I sort of like these, but I'd like them better if they had artwork that looked more sculpted than drawn -- higher relief in general. "The...
Regardless of die state, I think the first grade would receive a higher EAC net grade.
First thing I noticed.
Yeah, they tend to be mostly emotionally charged train wrecks, so I avoid them.
It's the other way around. That One Particular Guy gets perilously close to the definitions I explained, but is careful not to cross the line.
To demonstrate that they are equivalent, you have to show that: A counterfeit is a forgery. A forgery is a counterfeit. The first is pretty much...
The market may show that it's worth paying to put these labels on the coins, but does it show that it's worth paying the extra money for them on...
Just make sure you have a full tank of gas before you get here.
Looks real, but messed with. This is the kind of coin you'd see in a Morgan dollar junk box labeled "pick at $18."
Green CAC for the 84-O Morgan. Really nice for a 61, but not close enough to 63 to score a gold bean.
Unfortunately, it's not. He made some and then kind of disappeared. It is a cool tool, though.
Acetone would soften the plastic into goo and make a horrible mess that will be difficult and costly to fix. Do not do this.
Fantastic collection. If the Indian Cents are like this, I imagine some of the other coins are pretty stunning, as well. Heed the "slide marks"...
Reversing a lens can be useful, but primarily for shooting beyond 1:1 macro (i.e., high magnification). You will lose the ability to focus the...
Yes.
Modern by @tibor 's standards, being post 1500, but this 1567 Ecu d'Or is my latest old gold purchase.
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