Thanks for the Numismatic Education Thanks for the Numismatic Education essay. Very best regards, collect89
It is a cud & photo may be deceiving The dealer asked how much I would be willing to pay. I'm glad I kept quiet long enough for him to say...
the basic set-up: I don't know the technical nuances of your cameras but here is the basic set-up: Mount the camera on a tripod or mount it so...
Omega counterfeit die marker I believe that this YN has taken counterfeit detection at the summer seminar. She places her own mark like the...
Lebanon is a beautiful country. Hello Hagop in Lebanon, Glad to give you some base information about the 1964 dimes, quarters, and half dollars...
pseudo Gobrecht dollar collection of seven pieces Here is #6 & #7. Of course, the 1838 dated pieces are O mint. Note the large & small date...
Pseudo Gobrecht dollar collection of seven pieces The proof Gobrecht dollar is beautiful to see in person. I've see them on display prior to...
$25 to $100 range I think She is a student & I believe that I was the first person to offer her payment for an original sketch. I offered her...
Post green coins if you got em. The 1964 quarter is in an NGC holder & the reverse is bright white. Post green coins if you got em. Very...
If it were corrosion, verdigris, or mold, then you should probably clean it off. When it is attractive toning, consider leaving it on the coin....
The depicted Chinese Peace Dollars are made of base metal. They are the typical poor quality cast counterfeits of 15 years ago. They weigh light...
Last June we met a Young Numismatist (YN) at the ANA summer seminar and she is quite the talented artist. She sold a sketch at the YN auction & it...
decisions decisions always decisions I'll guess that the 1908 got 64 brown. My second guess on the 1908 would probably be 63 RB. I'll guess...
VGF-11 or FVG-11 For the first one, I wanted to coin a new grade of VGF11. Based upon current trends I will give the first one a F12 and the...
coin will probably be ruined Copper coins are ruined more often than they are helped. I believe that there is a high probability that this coin...
AU55 or better The coin in the photo looks like it could be AU55 or better. The photo does not show off any great luster but you say it is...
opinions 1890 F12 1899 G4 1911 G6
Thank you for all the good photographs & descriptions !!!! It's amazing that the manufacturer went through all the trouble of making counterfeit...
discuss grade & Overton number. Hello Jim M, About how many different BHD have you assembled so far? I'd like to see more pictures depicting...
Genuine? IMO the photo has all the looks of a counterfeit coin. very best regards, collect89
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