That second Merc will grade as FSB at PCGS. There are videos on PCGS's website about FSB's (and other stuff), and that one makes it per their...
Along with serifs and shelf-like appearance, machine doubling makes the "doubled" devices look smaller. Looking at the M in America, and the...
I probably should have said it this way: An AU coin won't have the full luster like an MS coin would have. As I showed in the Panama-Pacific,...
Surprisingly, from what I understand, fingerprints do not affect the grade of a coin, so I guess it wouldn't change an UNC coin to a CIRC.
@paddyman98 , you may want to re-read that. What paddy meant to say is from a technical standpoint, once a coin has left, or been distributed by,...
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I went on a Trade Dollar binge a while back, and was going to do a full year set. Then I decided not to do the '79-'84's, as they're proofs and...
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Although there are fakes of just about everything, I think you're ok with these. But I'll also let the Buffalo guys give their opinions.
You can take your seat now.
^ Purdy! :cat:
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I don't like them, but again, personal choice. I guess since it's produced by the Mint, it may retain some of it's value down the road. I don't...
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Maybe an 1877 IHP next?
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...and it looks like @ron_c gets the win! @Charles REid , it's the price that gets the win, and the point. But I'm happy to know that I hit it...
That Liberty (and I'm sure whoever the girl was who modeled for it) is stunningly beautiful, but I think it's one of the ugliest coins because of...
Those 1797 LC's are British Penny and Two Pence coins. They weigh a ton, and are classified as weapons of mass destruction in third world...
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