Though I happen to own a 1916-D Merc with an added "D", I am not the worlds leading expert at detecting counterfeits. Three things bring me pause...
Another rescue from the dungeon. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I think this is the funniest thing I ever read on CT.
Yes, it really is. I hadn't opened that box since 2013. I was surprised when I saw the last time I signed the logbook. I rescued a few old coins I...
SBD = Safe Deposit Box....... I haven't opened that box since 2013.
Just for you. I went and rescued this lady from her dungeon. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I am not real sure why I liked this one.... Probably because it gave me a grin.
Remember not too long ago. Post after post about Rockwell test marks? It came from a popular YouTube numismatist (not)..... I bet we have a...
You are assuming the purchasers have a modicum of common coin sense. Sadly I am afraid you are over assuming.
Yep. I believe you summed it up pretty spot on.
Truth be known, all manner of intermediary payment options are a headache to the seller. They do not offer their services for free. A businessman...
I am led to think you have a Byzantine Scyphate (meaning cup shaped) Trachy.... If so, it would likely be from 1100-1200 AD. We have a superbly...
I do have some. Thanks @Kentucky
I like this approach and believe this is how I will address the problem. Thank you.
Sleep?? Time for your tadpole to have a rash if you are getting sleep already!!
I agree 110%. My wife is like yours. I have given her thousand dollar gold necklaces that collect dust. She won't take off that Chi-Rho necklace...
Coming from the US coin side, I am unsure quite how to put this so bear with me please...... I had the Chi-Rho below placed in a bezel as a...
If that letter “S” is incused (pressed in), then it is simply a counter punched letter done in someone’s garage with a hammer and punch.
Honestly, OP..... I think that we collectors have to go through a period where we make impulsive and passion driven purchases. Along the way we...
I remember the hoard @One Mans Trash is referring to. In fact I remember quite a lively thread here about the overall blast white quality...
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