Exactly. If you see an old thermometer and the substance in the tube that rises and lowers with the temperature is silver, that is Mercury. It...
I spent a lot of years doing Merc dimes. A few years on Franklins as I wanted quality coins. I had Jefferson Nickels and Rosie’s done in mere...
They are asking ridiculous money. There are also EBay ads for common state quarters at $400.00..... These people are hoping for a person that has...
War cents are a unique and interesting area of coin collecting. They are plentiful though and inexpensive.
I’m with @johnmilton and am afraid the surface may be too porous for a straight grade..... Yours has more detail than my draped bust example and...
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I appreciate that. This is far from a four figure coin. However it is an important historical coin and I would hope it can still be appreciated in...
A search of your holder ID does state “possible counterfeit holder”. I fear that may not bode well for the coin it holds. I am sorry. NGC does...
I pulled a dozen gold coins from my safe. Mostly pre-33 and some modern. Laid them out in front of me and I could see several shades of gold. None...
That was what I suspected. Thanks fellows.
I had wondered this before. I recently acquired a 1787 Fugio. It is a details coin but has nice eye appeal. Viewing it under a strong loupe I see...
I didn’t get to go. But I just got a text that my dealer buddy brought me a surprise home from Chicago. Hot dang!
Pretty cool to hold all that history in your hands, huh?
It is just difficult for me as a businessman knowing that my business can live or die based on my reputation.... Just difficult for me to think a...
A lesson unto itself.
I love St. Gaudens double eagles. I use the leading edge of the eagles wings and the high points of Lady Liberty's chest and left knee for signs...
I am not a photographer but have a clear picture in my mind of how to turn a light source a certain way to hide a coins flaws. Same thing works...
Are you valuing the collection for yourself or for your insurance company? Reason I ask is if I wanted a true handle of my collections worth for...
Understand that in 1974 when this half was released. Barely one year after the mans untimely demise, many folks bought and stored rolls of these....
It’s a good question. And one nobody has the answer to. I never in my wildest dreams would have dreamed thirty years ago that error...
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