Sorry about the break. Looks painful, especially seeing the swollen foot. Can't help but ask, but how'd it happen? Get well soon. Cal
I believe it was Dallas. Cal
Does anyone have a confirming link to news media on Brent's death? Please post it. Cal
I watched the auction that included the 1804 $1 and 1822 $5. When these coins came up, there were big delays with lots of telephoning by the SB...
Seems young. He was born in 1965. Cal
I'm assuming you're valuing the collection to determine the premium or generate an inventory list for the insurer. This is somewhat different...
I travel there occasionally. Will be there this Aug and Sep. Cal
Interesting post and great analysis. Thanks for doing the work. Personally, I rarely participate in GTG. Yeah, I look at the pics of the coins...
All nice coins, but the toning on the 1829 is really eye-catching. Cal
The softer they are the more likely a punch was used. Drill bits and hole saws can twist and deform soft materials and leave a ragged edge. I...
My impression is that spoofing in this context is issuing large buy or sell orders and then withdrawing them before they can be finalized with the...
You can see both sides and close-ups at the Heritage website. See link. Cal link:...
Definitely possible. I believe the white inserts in NGC slabs are relatively soft PE plastic, so they may have used a punch. Cal
I'm guessing the following scenario is how it was smuggled out of the mint: The operator who removed it from the press knew it was valuable and...
For most folks, a safety deposit box is still more secure than storing at home. A safe with UL listings against fire and forced entry is...
Expecting blood and gore? Nope, it's a feeder finger, the planchet pusher that puts planchets between the dies. For whatever reason, it didn't...
Inflation comes even to Cointalk, so I'm upping the ante for low cost coins. Not a put-down of under $50 coins; I've got plenty of those. :)...
True, finger tips do not have sebaceous glands (i.e. oil glands). But we are constantly touching parts of our body that do have them, which is...
Nah, you've got to git yer 1907 ultra high relief double eagle first.
Whitman blue plastic boxes: Have top and bottom padding, which reduces rattling. Hold newer PCGS slabs so tightly that the last three slots on...
Separate names with a comma.
