Phil, I don't think that the Mint packaging claims to be air-tight. Is that what you're saying? That the original proof set plastics are air-tight?
It depends. If you made the 1905 Morgan out of an 1878 Morgan, it is not an imitation numismatic item and therefore doesn't require that it be marked.
Doug, FoodSaver bags are vacuum sealed. Not quasi-sealed, but vacuum sealed. Coins will not tone in them regardless of where they're stored. It...
The upper loop IS larger than the bottom, but that is one of the key diagnostics of a type 2 coin. The upper loop will be larger and have a...
I don't tend to like brown or black toning at all. I will say that I usually enjoy most of the toned coins that you have, Paul, although it seems...
for the record, the Proof Silver eagles, are privy marked so as not to be mistaken for a genuine coin. They have a DC stylized mint mark....
It took a lot of really looking at it to discern it from pictures rather than in hand. the upper loop is clearly larger and has a bulbous serif at...
good point, Doug. I have never given much thought to removing mine from the cardboard, but it makes perfect sense.
but he was quoting me in the text, Matt
who is Dutch?
I have never any offense taken medoraman. This is good healthy debate and it has never gotten personal. The date may have been legally struck,...
If you take that definition I think that the interpretation of what is an imitation numismatic item is the point of contention. This is not an...
I know the guys at Fox Valley Coins. Great guys! Fair to do business with! Either location will be a good place to buy!
These Carr creations are nothing more than coins with altered surfaces. Much like AT coins, but with the understanding up front, that these are...
The fact that they haven't contacted Mr. Carr is what I am alluding to. They would never contact someone to say "no problem", you have to assume...
Another life cut short by violence. A loss to our community is a loss to our hobby. RIP Steven.
ANYONE who does the slightest amount of research when offered a 1964-D Peace Dollar will come to 1 of 2 conclusions: 1) That this is a real...
the question (at least to me) is did PCGS grade it as MS?
The difference, Jim, is that what Mr. Carr is doing is all above board and clear to the buyer. there is no deception, no back-room operation, or...
Ms-67 fb ms-65 ms-67 (not fs)
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