Here is a simple guide: Collector's often ask how dealers decide on prices to buy and sell. Here is a little insight into the process. A...
The Red Book is published once a year with retail values that were compiled throughout that previous year. It is used more as a reference guide...
This was my thought as well. Try this. http://www.amsamedals.org/
I for one hope not. But it is often the case in the mint for them to change their minds. As far as collecting this "trash", unfortunately I do see...
A referrence for you on genuine small gold from California can be found on pages 304 and 305 in the Official guide to United States Coins....
If the coins you mention do not have a denomination listed, they are probably what is commonly referred to as tokens. They are similar in size to...
You have me stumped on this question. If you could provide a little more information, I will do my best to find out the answers to your question.
You are correct in the designers initials. It sounds as if you have a regular proof set, that was minted in Philadelphia. The good news is that...
Thank you Rich. I wish that there were simple answers to rolltides questions. Having made a profession in coins, I can honestly state that I have...
What about the new crushed coins? They are entering the market slowly. The complete set was offered on Ebay recently by a well known error dealer....
The seller did not say who certified the coin?
Who encapsulated the coin?
As some of you know, the mint has a few coins that are considered by them to be illegal. A short list includes: 1933 St. Gaudens (with...
Our moderator gives the best advice. Kudos to you sir. As far as an easy way to determine silver content without damaging the coin. This is not an...
I agree. I have only run across two dealers that have had in their possession such a set, but if you don't search, you never find.
If this coin is in an accepted certification holder. One of the top 3 companies. It has a current greysheet bid of $140. in AU. for the 1896-O Morgan.
One item that was not mentioned. Was this set found in a mint or assay office envelope. While the mint did not sell mint sets during this time,...
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