with the many postings on this forum regarding the ranking of TPGs. this article[/URL] ]PCGS and NGC are widely praised, and coins graded and...
What GDJMSP said. Also, remember we haven't had any copper coins since the 1982 changeover from pure copper cents to copper-plated zinc cents. :(
$$$$$$$$ Circulation coins are not produced to please collectors, and it would cost more to make clad cents than it does to make the current...
I never caught one, but you can bet I was looking for the Gates Mystery Man when I was a college student/gas jockey before the Army got me in '52....
That roll of the dice was a winner Dave.
Second the motion! :)
I've seen a lot of cent listings on the Yahoo auctions. Since I don't collect them, I have no idea about the quality of the sellers or their...
Welcome to the forum. The value of coins depends upon many factors, including face value, condition, mint mark (if any). Without clear pictures,...
I'm no expert, but there seems to be a general consensus that one quick dip of a silver coin is usually indetectible. As far as the TPGs...
Nate, You've just had another reminder to "buy [and read] the book before the coin." :(
I have added a THIRD scan; at shot taken at a downward angle to really show off the surfaces of this STUNNING and as perfect a circulation strike...
Welcome to the forum. Hopefully your tuition wasn't out of your means, as I am afraid you have just attended a session of the school of...
Lottery tickets are a safer bet IMHO. :p
Does anyone know where I can find a Smiley showing "operating mouth before putting mind in gear", or "putting foot in mouth by jumping to conclusion"?
:) :p :D
It looks like a religious medallion of some kind, and the legend appears to be 3rd Centennial of the Founding of the Philippine Devout Masters....
Unfortunately, with the private feedback you can't even tell whether it's all from buyers, all from sellers, or mixed. Plausible as his excuse...
There is probably a measurable weight difference, but I'm not sure which copper alloy is heavier - brass or bronze, and anyhow someone would have...
Unfortunately, many dealers are very careless about handling of their "junk box" coins, and treat them very roughly. Potential buyers then push...
Yup. Austria 1991 Philharmonic 2000 Schilling Gold [IMG] ¥100,000 Japan, 1986 60th year of Emperor Hirohito's reign, 1990 Enthronement of...
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