I certainly agree. I feel there is another caveat, however. There is a difference between my buying patterns / thinking and the general market's...
Tripod. WalMart. Cheap.
Got Macro ?
I've not seen adjustment marks on copper... Looks like luster breaks on the curls above the eye, above the B in LIBERTY, and several of the...
1857 $3 ! A home run hitter ! :hail: Nice pick; a somewhat better date. 85% less mintage than the 1854 prototype.
Very nice ! :thumb: Branch mint. Competing with Crusty's Dahlonega, are ye ? It's Indian Nite here on Coin Talk, so here's one for ya...
Yes, they are. All fabulous. Thanks, everybody. But HEY ! Yer not gittin' off that easy. It's time for one more contestant in the Great Gold...
Finally ! Something we can disagree on ! :D Get in line !
Bingo Bingo Bingo ESTATE SALE = RED FLAGS :headbang:
And 10 times rarer ! :bow: That "D" don't mean Denver, daddy
You could request better photos, but I doubt that will help. I think it's a combination of weak strike, cleaning leaving dead luster, and...
Magnificent ! Bravo. Care to share any tips / techniques ? Were these coins in any sort of packaging ?
Thanks ! I bought it 'cuz it still has original mint cartwheel lustre. So few do. Outstandin' ! Yes, they are Yes, they did Yes, they probably...
Hey guys ! Let's see some pictures of cool gold coins. Here's an 1836 Classic Head $5... as always, grade opinions and comments of all sorts welcome.
ROFL It's fooled even the top professionals !
That one has had a rough ride !
I'm certainly agreed on one thing - I have no interest in "First Strike" / "Early Release" coins. But who is doing the exploiting ? There's a...
Who is doing the exploiting ? In your opinion, does the mint have a part in PR70 exploitation ?
I doubt it. Consider the OP, regarding the high price of 2001-s sack. Why is the mint to blame for that ?
Welcome, Clarence ! I hope you enjoy the board. A follow-up to your question is "How do I become skilled in detecting cleaned coins ?" Look at...
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