I don't have the knowledge to know for certain if it is real or a high quality counterfeit, but it's not worth the risk unslabbed and unauthenticated.
When gold and platinum sell for approximately the same price, I would think platinum is the one to buy. I've never owned a platinum coin, but...
I'd like to see a photo even if it's still in an airtite.
If you can take very high quality close up photos, then EBAY is a good place to sell. Many collectors will avoid listings without good photos. A...
I don't like net grading. It double-counts the problem. I would rather have the coin slabbed with a statement of the problem and what it would...
I know what you mean. I can grade a coin from good photos better than I can with the coin in hand. Maybe I just spend more time looking at the...
It's a very nice peace dollar regardless of the scratch.
One thing you have to avoid is the urge to "finish." There's no clock in coin collecting so don't feel compelled to rush through the coins to get...
The number code is better than nothing. Eventually they will get it right.
Personally, I can't wait until the Mint discontinues the entire ASE series. When they do, all of the coins will immediately jump in price and...
I think the minute man idea is a great one. But can you imagine the potential fuss about putting a gun on a coin?
Clembo, it was a good buy for $1. I've seen coins with spikes soldered to the back to use as golf ball markers, but never refrig magnets.
My first impression was AU-dipped.
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