I have heard that same PCGS rumor. It was not in effect as of the ANA show. No date was given to when that would go into effect, but looks like...
While I have no idea how to determine authenticity of foriegn coins, I can however offer some very sound advice. If your gut says that something...
That is the best type of collection and the one with the best purpose. Just because someone else doesn't understand the logic behind the...
Welcome to the forum, here is the best info that I can provide. http://coinfacts.com/colonial_coins/new_hampshire_coins.htm
The 1921 Morgan was a whole new die. After 17 years of not minting dollars the mint started from scratch. The main years for multiple reverses are...
Broad strikes usually fetch a few dollars at the shows. That is a nice example. Good find!
Really too hard to tell in by the photo. Leave it in the current holder and submit it to Anacs. If it does turn out to be counterfeit, then you...
Welcome to the forum, A repunched date doesn't really add much to the value unless you can find a collector looking to add that particular coin...
Let me say "MAJOR" grading error printed.
I have seen a handful of wrong labels in my years, and they are actually quite collectible. The most dramatic tend to be the wrong coin all...
Bid for an AU piece would be near $200. So from the standpoint of condition you didn't do all that bad. It is the cleaning that killed the value....
I just love the study of numismatics :D For all you budding collectors out there, it doesn't take a monster coin with lots of value to be...
I would suggest that you take your son to a show or large shop and let him find that coin that appeals to him. I have allowed my son to earn...
Does the coin have a green tint, or is it just the image? Cleaning really effects the coin value tremendously. If you took this to a...
Here are some photos of a 1988-P Lincoln cent that has severe die polishing. A staff member of mine was looking through some coins today and ran...
JBK, There are several places that can add reeding to just about any coin. We use a firm that makes two headed coins and other such fantasy...
A bodybag is a small polyethylene bag that contains any coin that is deemed cleaned, altered, corroded, damaged, or anything else that keeps it...
joesmom, Thank you so much for the glowing compliment. I humbly thank you. You are quite welcome. It is always a pleasure to assist a new...
That was exactly what I was thinking. For the life of me I could remember what they were called.
Well the pics are of coins that were bought for our coins in the classroom project. At the few cents per piece, they will make great prizes for...
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