I just went through my Red Book listed Braided Hair Large Cents (1839-1857). 33 coins -- 20 PCGS -- 13 NGC All were all purchased already slabbed...
I'm considering getting one, possibly with a camera attached. If you have one or have experience with one, particularly if you have used it with...
Been on my my mind for years but I'll have to pass again. I like to try the big shows east of the Mississippi if nothing else just to say I've...
Well, it doesn't really come as a surprise to me. I got outbid on Heritage for the 1836 Bust Quarter, B-5, High R.6, Fine 12 NGC. It's the second...
They definitely are not FBL.
When NGC stopped awarding points for PCGS coins I just removed ALL of my Registry Sets. I had 10-12 sets listed. My 1793-1964 Type Set was #15 at...
Wow, Liberty ships. I'm old enough to have sailed on a couple. We (mother, sister and I) went to Germany in 1947 on one. Don't know which one....
LESSONS LEARNED (so far): 1. As I said determining the Newcomb Number on some of these requires a considerable effort. 2. All my coins are slabbed...
Thanks for the kudos. But wait until Jaelus shows HIS set.
Well, I'm finding one problem. Some of these coins have 20 or more varieties and it's anything but trivial determine the particular one. It's...
Okay, solved one problem. Grellman uses the terms "petite head" and "mature head" but doesn't give a definition for each. After about a half hour...
Thanks. I suspected Grellman was the best. The good news is that all my coins are VF or better -- mostly better. But even with a 9x loupe I'm...
Can you be more specific? I get the feeling you are talking about modern issues.
I've got 2 references for these coins, Newcomb's book and Grellman's book. But I still have problems ID'ing some of the Newcomb varieties. Is...
Nice piece. The only $1 silver Early Commemorative. Mine is not MS either. Big chunk of money when you get into the MS grades. I'm happy with my...
Okay, error corrected. And I added the two that I had but hadn't inserted. Now I'm showing 34 (of 36).
Thanks, I'll check out that 1834 and correct it.
Not that long. 2 to 3 years (VF/XF mostly with one F details). If I had gone for AU or better I most likely would still be working on it.
#1 - MS-62 (maybe only -61) - VERY baggy. #2 - MS-63 with a good shot at -64.
COMMENTS: Acetone is dangerous; read and heed the label completely. "You don't ever want to wipe a coin." CORRECT "Soaking it in acetone (100%...
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