Country of Central America 1823-1840 Hello Ruben, I believe that the country named “Federal Republic of Central America” existed from 1823 to...
I have to share this. I have wanted one of these for a long time. Can you guess the grade? It is in an NGC holder and I'll take photos of...
I found this 1934 five Franc coin at CoinFest. I bought it raw & it is just screaming to be put into a TPG plastic slab. One might describe the...
I purchased this Lincoln cud error at CoinFest in Stamford Connecticut this weekend. It was sold as a 1989 dated cud & it is listed in the cud...
I visited CoinFest on Friday & Sunday. These two days were lightly attended. I'm told that Saturday was the busy day with most dealers reporting...
Photo opinion of VF30 I'm struggling between VF25 and VF35. I'm going to coin a new grade & give the photo a VF30. That's a VF. An oily shine...
When all the coins in the world are encapsulated, there would be little need for a TPG. Perhaps gradeflation will occur making it necessary for...
It looks like only Smaugy and I will make it to Connecticut's Coinfest. I can report on the show when I return. Very best regards, collect89
I just purchased this 1989 cent struck on an unplated planchet. Q1. How many of these dated 1989 are thought to exist? Q2. What is a typical...
Hello Ruben, Several nickels made in 1912 have a wood grain to them or they may develop a brown & honey colored toning over the last 100 years....
Acetone is in nail polish remover Hello Ruben, Acetone should only be used in a well ventilated room. It will attack painted surfaces. It...
Au55 & Xf45 My opinion of the 19S photo is AU55 because it has rub on the high points, includes much luster but no red. My opinion of the 24S is...
almost definitely FB in its youth In its youth, the 1917 was almost definitely a full band coin. I say almost definitely because any nick or...
Coinfest is in Stamford Connecticut is this weekend. Is anyone out there at CoinTalk going? I'll be there Friday. You will recognize me as the...
Jefferson from 1958 proof set Here is the Jefferson from my 1958 proof set. Very best regards, collect89
opinion is post mint damage but interesting Here are some thoughts on the dime. My opinion is that it is post mint damage. The E PLURIBUS UNUM...
Can you guess the date Before anyone asks..... #1 Can you guess the date. #2 Its not my coin but I wish it was. Very best regards,...
Good 4 I think that the coin is genuine & the date looks OK. It is just very worn. Anyone that wants to complete a set in G/VG will need this...
Pick a president If I must pick a president's head that has already been used on a coin, then it would be Lincoln. I have a 20th century type...
Here is a photo of the war nickel. I paid $120 for it. It has some cameo on both sides & I'm very happy with the deal. Since there were no...
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