It's a combination of things. If all the artists submitted creative designs, the committee would have to choose something decent (unless they...
Yes the committee members have made multiple odd or downright poor choices over the years. The legislation that requires certain topics or even...
The sources I saw do say that the forests along the lower slopes of the Tian Shan Mountains are where apples originated. Many of those are right...
Definitely challenging and I’m guessing the grade is fairly high although most would think it is much lower on first glance. I went with AU...
66 not FS ...lovely coin but I think the reverse keeps it out of a 67 (especially the hit between “five” and “cents”).
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Did you ever wonder about the origin of something you commonly encounter? The apple, which is the fourth most harvested fruit worldwide (third if...
Cool coin! I believe this happens with many of us. I've tried to focus too but something always comes up that steers me towards an item outside of...
I saw that and have noticed similar price tags before. I often don't pay a ton of attention as it is either (1) an old price that was never...
If you look through that first link in your post, there are pictures of a Franklin, Peace Dollar, Mexico Peso, Kennedy Half, Austria Maria Theresa...
Mel Wacks has made counterstamps on many coins since 1976. His items show up and can command fairly large premiums. I don't have any but have seen...
If you want half of a proof Morgan, there is always the 2006 San Francisco Mint Commemorative (and they are much more affordable than whatever...
Very true! The reverse is why I went for one of these as opposed to the later dated examples.
I think the grade is fair in this instance. I can see an argument for a 64 (the plus being for intense luster). The obverse has some marks (I’ve...
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63 / 64 / 63 ..right most example looks to have the best luster but the hits in the field likely hold it back
Any gold coin with a gold sticker is fairly scarce. Morgans are more abundant but still not as common as Buffalos, Mercs, and Proof Franklins.
Reveal soon....
People do collect all sorts of things and gold CAC stickers isn't that odd to me (as someone that liked collecting oddball slabs). As far as Gold...
A 62 is baffling. I doubt the luster was that muted to at least prevent a 63 grade (as there is certainly not enough hits/marks to justify the...
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