I assume that "empire" is a typographical error for "Republic". I am not posting from home, so I have none of my reference books, but the...
Japanese or Chinese (they use the same characters) equivalent of a Chuckie Cheese token.
There were no official proofs issued for Japan's first ever ¥1000 coin, but the quality of the circulation coins was exceptional. About 10% of...
I hate to burst your bubble Zane, but the first Peace Dollar counterfeits were probably produced in 1921 - 1922 at the latest! I'm shocked that...
That puts it in the VG to F range If it's been harshly cleaned it's worth less than half of what it would be in uncleaned condition. Sad to...
Two comments:A random check of their prices puts them at the high end of the range found at other suppliers, or higher, andI personally don't...
Actually the only peso notes listed in the Japanese Numismatic Dealers Association catalog were issued for use in the occupied Philippines during...
[img] to CoinTalk judiq. A 1926 Peace Dollar would be worth somewhere between its bullion value of ~$8 and a few hundred dollars, depending...
Not very likely - they were only minted from late 1942 through 1945.
Yup, dealers will usually pay somewhere around 80% of melt. You could also check with your friendly neighborhood jeweler, who will certainly do...
[img] to CoinTalk Deb, but you sure don't give us much to go on. If you are talking about what the Redbook calls "Bar Copper", it is described...
Well, here's the explanation from NGC about why there is a discrepancy between the cert number verification data base and the coins graded database:
Post-mint damage. :(
Hi Peter, and [img] to CoinTalk. If your coins are all US, your starting place is with two fairly inexpensive books, a jeweler's loupe, and lots...
Congratulations Mary. At least I was right about it being a multi-lens loupe.[img]
If you have an hour or so to kill,click on the Search button at the top of the page, type "SEGS" in the box, and try to find a single comment...
That's your only question that I can respond to without getting my crystal ball repaired:Won't happenNo wayUnh-unh[img] I could go on, but you...
Supposedly it was struck in the first days of minting that coin. As frequently discussed in other threads, it is a meaningless designation since...
Hi Anna, and [img] to CoinTalk. The coin Aidan referred to is listed as KM#111, a 25g, .900 silver coin with a diameter of ~38mm. With an...
Aaaah, but how do I know I'll get my coin after I pay you, especially since you just sold the same coin on 9/23 that you are now auctioning with a...
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