As an update to this thread. I received the coin today. It is exactly as described! The contrast is not only cameo, but I think it has a...
The most important lesson that I learned in college was this: It doesn't matter if you know the answer if you know where to find it. The...
It may be a VERY long while. They weren't made for circulation so the coin swould have to come from a busted up set, and people didn't (and still...
Thank you everyone for your comments. We will try to do the best we can to keep improving the show and we appreciate any comments that you may...
I would suggest Photograde by James Ruddy and The PCGS Guide to Grading and Counterfeit Detection both are excellent references on grading....
OMG LOL! Thank you Doug! LOL I really needed that laugh! Seriously... I have been trying to get people to tell us what they want since almost day...
The Coin Show episode 16 is now available and instead of just making an announcement this time, I wanted to ask people to comment if they listen...
BU, do you realize that the auction specifically states that those are NOT stock photos, that the pictured coin is the one that you'll receive?...
Oh, I figured it was worth taking a flyer on. If the coin will certify cameo it is worth the price.
nice snags, Alan
if I judged by the pics, that is an ultra cameo, but I think that the photography is generous of the contrast
Coins stored in rolls will also experience toning on the edges without toning the obverse or reverse of the coin as well
I am definitely in the "wait and see" camp, you never know. I don't know very many people that collect this type of stuff. (1960s proof stuff)
With the market conditions you describe they would both sell for the same price. As some have noted, the proof mintage is typically only a...
ok, all I took a shot in the dark and rolled dice on this eBay auction....
Casual collectors may collect what they like. ANYTHING, including these coins. God bless them in their pursuits! It's the commercials that I...
amen, Doug!
Phil, thanks for mentioning the book. I absolutely have to own a copy of it now! Under $15 on amazon.com... :)
If you can't tell from the commercial, then it is indeed misleading. That's kind of presumptuous of you. But regardless of that fact the ad...
It's really funny, but I get at least 1 person a week asking me about these commercials at work and whether or not they are worth it. I wonder how...
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