Anyone who has cracked NGC and PCGS slabs knows there is a difference in the plastic. PCGS is much harder and more brittle; it's easier to crack...
I tend to agree, Kanga. It certainly doesn't seem like a bold anti-counterfeiting move, that's for sure. Seems like next-to-nothing. In fact,...
And everywhere else coins are sold. I appreciate the sentiment, but I doubt it can happen. How does one define the word "rare" ? It would have a...
True dat ! I've never seen that exact buckshot pattern on any other coin. Hey ! This guy could advertise this coin as a "unique pattern" !!!! :eek:
Didn't want to get mired down in varieties per se. Rather, I was looking at the evolutionary process. I would be interested in knowing more...
Jus' zeroin' in on the 1835-39 period... talkin' bout the change from one major type to another (Matron -> Braided).
Let's take a look at major changes to the face of Liberty (thus neglecting micro-variances a la die variety specialists). Large Cents in the...
Beware... the XF45 on this coin is a TPG grade. The CC makers are more harsh; the same coin typically has a lower numerical grade.
Oh heck yeah When displaying coins, moderns make a wonderful counterpoint to older classic coins. They go together like salt-n-peppah.
True; good point. The cool thing about early coppers is the average Joe can acquire coins with amazing pedigees ! Sheldon, Naftzger, Mehl... the...
Fantastic ! Very nice. One question - shouldn't the Middle Date large cents be "Matron Head 1816 - 1835" and "Matron Head Modified 1835 - 1839"...
heh ! :thumb:
Not suprising the OP was illustrated with an early copper... and a huge toughie at that. Nowhere is more attention paid to pedigree than the old...
Thanks, ksparrow, for the $20 Libby. Here's one that's special... in honor of my grandfather, born in 1899. Opinions of all sorts invited.
Somebody, quick... buy me a metal detector for my birthday !!! :D
For the most part, people don't hate the dollar coin. They don't care one way or the other. It is a non-issue for most folks.
Wow ! Astounding !
Head to head matchups only ! :cool: "but seriously, folks..." looking forward to ANA LA. Probably be at the Rose Bowl in January ! Had some...
The key word here is "stopping". I'm sure you're right; there's no way anyone will completely stop any given crime. One thing's for sure - passing...
Totally agreed. My only hang-up is getting that much time off of work. I wish the ANA, or others, would do much more education at major shows....
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