Before I get too many responses, let me add this. No dealer can ultimately guarantee what a grading service will grade any given coin at. I...
The 79-S with the reverse of 78 is considered by most to be the second reverse. I would be careful of descriptions. The terms are being thrown...
Even a standard baseline would be nice :O
Eureka Trading has opened a new section of their "dealers only network" for the public to directly buy coins from over 600 dealers. This is a new...
Sometimes coins need to be re-evaluated. As more is learned about planchets, strikes, design elements, and other little factors, things can...
The Mint tours are available as with the BEP tours. Highly recommend both. Especially for anyone in the Fort Worth area. That branch of the BEP is...
The ANA constantly updates their education series. Both in corrospondence and in their seminars. Their conventions are filled with many great...
This is not a new thought. Computer aided grading or photo aided grading have been attempted and some services are still trying to work the system...
There are ways to tell. Hold the coin at an angle and look for any direct lines moving across the coin. The rim is a good spot to look over. If...
How the grades get better? Easy answer. The grading system is based on market conditions. Despite what many claim, it is, it was, and it will be.
We sent a total of 72 quarters to be slabbed. Getting them out is the easy part. A very soft cotton cloth on the desk in case of accidental...
Very good. :D
It is a little hard to tell without a photo. There are too many possibilities. If you can post a photo, there are many here that can help.
1. Name the goldsmith and jeweler who was a neighbor of George Washington and produced one of the most famous coins prior to the US Mint. 2....
The ANA in a continuing effort to help collectors have lauched a new e-newsletter. This is a free service to all ANA members. You must sign up...
It is. The ANA does have several subjects on Ancients. Anyone interested in World coinage should contact the ANA at: education@money.org
Normally I do not plug another dealer or their holdings, but this is an exception. Making the news in the trade publications, the 1834 set known...
Some other options for the new collector; Look for some local coin shows in your area. This will allow you to see many coins at one time. If...
All of the staff and I have completed these courses. I can't say enough good things about them. This is truely where the ANA shines.
Welcome to the forum. There is a thread here on the this forum about the Red Book. While it is a great starting referrence guide, the values...
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