Mike, If I understand your question correctly you are wondering how a TPG knows what the typical strike characteristic of a particular date/mm...
There seems to always be a heated discussion whenever this topic is brought up. I should point out that as a general rule I don't believe that...
Equipment Counts I feel compelled to reveal a little secret. Lighting is of paramount importance when photographing coins. Knowledge is also...
I have a hard time getting excited about a war nickel unless it is of the highest quality. Even gem white coins are so common for every date/mm...
Actually, I think the percentage of coin collectors who will pay a premium in the multiples of wholesale is rather small. This poll supports that...
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: That coin is the poster child for Weimar White's argument.
Jefferson nickels [IMG]
Receiving stolen property is against the law. Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible to know that you were being paid with stolen...
If he believes that toning of this nature negatively impacts the grade of the coin, it is realistic. It is just not on congruence with the way...
I don't know why, but I am glad they did.:D
At the risk of sounding unpatriotic, that is one of the worst coin designs I have ever seen.
You should know that bill is most likely stolen, even if only from his father. That is not how I would want to start my collection. Having said...
At best G-4 and it appears to have been either cleaned, polished, or both.
And just what age are you planning to live to be? With proper storage, I doubt if the appearance of this coin will even change in our lifetimes.
Actually, there a several examples that I know of that are nicer than this coin. The 1939-D has produced some of the highest graded and...
I would like to know what everyone thinks this 1939-D Mercury Dime NGC MS67 * FB is worth. Current Numismedia Wholesale value is $150. I have...
Cladking, Looking at the prices in Numismedia FMV which Stewart posted a link to earlier, the only coin in the entire series that is cost...
I think Condor Tokens are sleepers. They have incredible designs and most are from the 1700's. Additionally, they are readily available in mint...
I e-mailed RCW and the President of the company sent me this response:
These two paragraphs are so true, I believe everyone should read them again.
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