I say maybe.. ..depends on how deep the gash on the cheek is. I say yes it has AU details...Mike
Thank you for your kind words. This coin is one of my favorites, too. As for how I did it. Here's a few tips. #1 get a digital SLR -- I...
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I'm no seated half expert, but this coin looks to be a business strike that has been dipped or polished or both. Here are two proof dollars...
AU 53. Nice coin!
I'd watch out. The coin is not a proof. The strike is too weak IMHO to be a proof. Looks like a holed, dipped out coin to my eyes...Mike
Here's my favorite: [img] [img] No particular reason. Just love this coin. The bare-breasted lady liberty doesn't hurt...Mike
I use the exact same setup except I use a Markins head and I use custom white balance via a grey card (you should try it, I think you'll like the...
NEVER buy a trade dollar unless it is slabbed, or unless you're an expert and have it in your hand. Just MHO...Mike
Neither. You shouldn't be investing in coins, you should be collecting them. :) Have fun...Mike
It means the coin is a very expensive one, and is about a 90 degree rotation. The intermediate stage means as the die rotated in its collar it...
I'll be buying one...Mike
If you're new, I would suggest a cheaper series. Sacs, SBAs, or even Ikes. Better to learn where your mistakes won't cost you lots of money....
Living in Florida, unfortunately there are too many that are just like that. I've yet to find one I like, and I live in Tampa....Mike
This coin, which is currently at NGC for grading. Unsure if it is a proof or just proof-like. I got it for $300...Mike [img] [img]
See I knew I should have let the experts post first! :confused: ...Mike
Looks like someone engraved it -- I've seen these before. No additional value, I don't believe....Mike
I too started at a similar age and am just now picking back up my collection.... I'm not sure that there are a lot of fine investment...
I've given this some more thought -- by purchasing gold coins, you have the double whammy whereas your profits/appreciation is dependant on both...
Interesting logic. Why world gold as opposed to US gold? I thought the darkside (note noob use of terminology -- :D ) was traditionally a...
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