Fair enough sir. But, even as a 'modern fellow', don't you agree that the mint products could be so much better if they abandoned the computer...
While I understand gold and large and half cents of the mid 19th century were pretty bad, I would nominate every "original" design of the US mint...
Overton number. Overton wrote the book literally on these, and there are many varieties of each date. He was giving you the specific reference...
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Not really. Silver is demonstrably more volatile than gold. Look at the price history. If I had to buy a metal at these prices, I would buy...
I would simply point out computers aren't doing any of these things, they are simply repeating instructions very smart humans have instructed them...
I would add one thing. Go buy some fresh silver rounds and throw in there unprotected. If you see them starting to tone you know there is an issue...
:) We always find something to argue about don't we? What would an internet forum BE without a disagreement?
Good idea sir. My rule of thumb, (obtained after years of unfortunate purchases), is that if I do not love a coin the moment I see it, I do not...
Very good post sir. It gets back to my point that it depends. I know everyone wants a deal and wants to pay wholesale. The nasty little secret is...
Interesting post Doug. I had not considered light shadows from the photograph. I just have experience with many cast ancients, and I would say...
I received some coins a few months ago that were shown as the seller was in Australia but the postmark was Cyprus. Cyprus minted coins as well. I...
Lol, I would love to see such a bidder in a auction room. I have seen them in the past, and promptly drive up prices on them for it. The same is...
IMO $600 was too much. You may get some extra for it being certified, but these are commonly found XF, (equivalent to NGC's MS). For a single coin...
Good point. I tell people this all of the time, that what you really want to collect is what most dealers don't have. What I mean is nice, pretty,...
Like others have said, if you like the coin you are fine. All of us have overpaid for coins. Btw, when I talk about pricing, please remember I am...
I will defer to better collectors of these, but I thought they lowered the relief on the clasp for the later issues. I have seen many VF's where...
Ben Marlenee in Des Moines. He was a great guy. I thought he was just the best coin shop in town, but after he retired I would here about him...
Just out of curiousity, I am wondering how Ardatirion and Doug explains the "lip" on the lower obverse and reverse? Do flans come that way? Like I...
I would say gVF, scratches, on one of the most common dates. I hope you didn't pay over $100. They are cool coins. I remember my first one. :)
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