That's the way to do it. Go to coin shows. No end of problem coins there ! Most of them raw. There are increasing numbers of problem coins...
Let's revive the Indian $2.5 / $5. Let's see what modern technology does with incuse minting.
But if patriarchies are bad - and they are harshly criticized - then matriarchies are also bad. Fair and equal treatment means fair and equal...
Fantastic ! Great color. Interesting how a circulated business strike can show a cameo effect like that.
This isn't a numismatic issue. It's a technology issue. Yes, it's possible the problem was on Heritage's server. Or not. It might have been...
Yes.
Another thing to remember - this is another case of "buy the coin not the slab". The two-letter designation is like the numeric designation -...
The bottom line with any coin is this : anything which affects desireability is important. Color, toning, unusual die variety, in some cases...
The Huzak specimen of 1794 1c S-33, VF35, sold for over $100,000 last February. It is condition census #1 - finest known. There are only 8 others.
Yes, as a general rule die cracks add no value - but there are exceptions. There is a very prized 1794 Large Cent called the "wheelspoke"...
That's right. The question is "How positive ?" Some are a really big deal, others are so obscure they command very little premium. and...
It's not a matter of being better or worse. Each society does what they want - what seems best for them. Societies have differences. What...
I think $1200 is a good price. Nice color on this one. For some reason, this series can have some funky luster, possibly due to cleanings etc...
Enough suspense ! The envelope, please... ...and the winner is... MS64
Maybe THAT'S what makes this such a fantastic website !!! :rolleyes:
That's my name ! ("don't wear it out", as we said when we were kids)
Yes, they are distracting, but more so on the photo. Not as noticeable on the real coin. They are light luster grazes, and not outright nicks.
Alright, peeps... here we go again ! It's the fabulous "U grade 'em" game. This time, it's a 1914-S Saint Gaudens $20, certified by PCGS. Feel...
That would only happen if every slabbed coin succeeded in getting an undeserved upgrade. Clearly, that is not reasonable. A more reasonable...
I try not to form decisions on small amounts of anecdotal evidence... ... but from what I've seen, PCGS is less consistent than NGC. I can...
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