Like the majority of the responses so far, I like coins that have exceptional eye appeal. Many rainbow toned coins have incredible eye appeal....
That is the tiebreaker criteria I am using as long as there are no complaints.
I am 37. The only time I didn't collect coins was when I was married (23-28).
I concur with the $50-$75 price range for the coin in question after searching Heritage's auction archives. This is a PCGS F15 that sold for $54...
Numismedia Wholesale is $2,625 and previous auction prices range from $2,300 to $2,750. As I am sure you expected, the fair price is right in the...
At least 50% of population disagrees with you Mike even if your wife/gf denies it.;)
That makes Richie the winner, Congratulations!
Sturm, I really have to disagree with your analysis. I collect classic commemoratives, Morgan Dollars, Jefferson Nickels, Peace Dollars, and...
They both appear NT in the photographs but I am concerned that the coins might look just a tad different in hand. Are they from RCtoners? Chris...
Actually, the answers can be found in the thread. RLM looked up the auction lot and posted the price realized of $3,738. It is a very difficult...
I wish I could report a newp, but I just got outbid on a Jefferson Nickel I had my eye on in the Bowers & Merena Sale. I bid almost 2X PCGS price...
Ironically, I had the exact same thought before I bid on the coin. I used this as my starting point and got crushed....
Good to know but don't expect bonedigger to respond. He made a permanent public exit from the forum a while back. The post you quoted of his was...
couldn't resist the temptation huh?
A 1945-P Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS67 just sold in the Bowers and Merena Sale. The PCGS price guide for this coin is $750 with a PCGS population of...
I buy almost all of my Peace Dollars from Heritage and never buy them raw. It is a very inexpensive series with only a few keys. However, buying...
While I agree that coin collecting is not the best investment one could make and there is considerable risk involved, comparing it to beanie...
My advice to toning beginners is to stay away from the huge toning premiums and concentrate on acquiring toned examples that have significant...
Without seeing the coin in hand, there is no way to second guess PCGS on this one. The coin is ugly but IMO, there is not way to tell the...
I really can't tell what is surface marks and what is toning from those photos. One thing is certain, the coin has a nice personality.;) I am...
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