A PCGS bulk submission requires at least 100 coins, of no more than 5 total different dates or types (5 total PCGS identification numbers). If you...
Apparently. Given that they're labeled "Commemorative," I can see how (in addition, obviously, to some baksheesh) how the Carson City people would...
Although I'm flattered at the summons, I have no idea what I've done to convince someone I knew anything about Thalers. :) So here's what I did....
Not spoiling it. :)
I'll be darned, you're right. See what I get for posting before my first cup of coffee? :) Radically different imaging, but that should be no...
What research there is available tends to make one think that full strikes are not really a goal for these coins. Here's a similar (but not...
You are using approximately fourteen times the amount of light I bring to bear on any of my work. I use two Jansjo LED's, of 88 lumens each. You...
Nobody learns more than the teacher.
I'm making an entire numismatic career out of doing the research legwork many refuse to do for themselves. Now, if only I could find a way to get...
Perfection is boring and frictionless and entirely unsubstantive of a rewarding personal relationship.
Rising to the bait usually means you end up with a hook in your mouth. :)
I can easily believe that. :)
PCGS has 56,279 1884-CC's in all grades total, and 101,000 1881-S's in MS64 alone. NGC numbers are similar.
Good luck finding a buyer, then.
Fun fact: At PCGS there are twice as many 1882-CC's in MS66 as all circulated grades combined. :)
They were removed when the website redesign went live, and have not returned yet. John F. has said he's working to get them back. Wish he'd work...
Given that there is no universally-accepted definition for a 70, it's easy to agree that all that's required to designate one is the particular...
Well, if you can confirm the breaks at the wingtip next to the D, the one at the second left star, and the clashed letters you're good. The...
It's a 22 of some sort, all right, but the diagnostic details are in need of much more magnification to be sure which die state it is.
There should also be optional rings available to make that diameter a bit smaller. Airtite has this figured out. :)
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