The free-market answer is as much as possible. Another answer along the same line is the amount in retail price guides for coin in the new grade....
I would guess you are more likely to have problems with a buyer if you're selling a raw coin vs. a certified coin. Even if you have a return...
Not sure I can holely make cents of it. Maybe about 22%. Cal
Can any be verified as having been printed in 1876? I'm under the impression that is the case. Cal
There were some national bank notes issued in 1876 that celebrated the revolutionary war and the founding of the country. Cal
Acetone is a relatively harmless biochemical. Produced in your body and by bacteria; also metabolized by microbes. Small quantities, well-diluted...
MS-70 contains potassium hydroxide and sodium sulfonate, among other chemical goodnesses. I wouldn't use it on mint state or proof coins or any...
As mentioned, there have been many posts on acetone. To summarize: soaking US coins in pure acetone will not harm them, and may remove oils,...
Loomis is offering $100K reward if the gold is recovered.
Wonder when the theft was discovered. If the thief took an hour to move the bucket a few blocks, presumably the theft wasn't noticed for at least...
I don't think a simple reholder would affect the grade, unlike a crack-out, regrade or reconsideration. The label would be changed only if there...
The 1864 MS65RD two cent piece in the link below is on Heritage's website for their Jan 2017 auction. What happened to the last two digits in the...
Mine's not as imaginative as many; but it is my favorite walker. Cal
Yup, 1880/79 reverse of 1878. Cal
Maybe someone would like to do the VAM on this one. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Agree that Anthony's book is a good one. Also, recommend Wayne Sayles' Ancient Coin Collecting vols. 1 and 2. Cal
Probably a reflection of the demand side of supply and demand. A lot of collectors want to complete a set of CC Morgans, but the 89 is the rarest...
I use ammo cans, both U.S. military surplus and newly synthesized, for storing equipment logs and tools at various outdoor places on my ranch....
I'm looking into upgrading my circulation strike two cent collection. So, I looked at the PCGS auction prices for 1870-1872 (the rare years) and...
Let me guess. Anything to do with the recent election? Anyway, nice win. Cal
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