Yes, this is the matte type. Mintage was reported, but I've collected Franklin Mint as a sideline for 40 years and have not seen another. Some of...
This is the first specimen of this coin published, I believe and likely quite rare.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Not sure, they recommended it; there was a bit of fingerprint residue at 3 o'clock rim on reverse to Right of ship. It looks great in person.
Well, no, nickel....Still beautiful luster; I had it conserved at NGC as well. Beautiful!
Check the date! Uh, this is a rare bit here....[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Well, it is a trial strike. Graded MS67![ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks, I rather like the set as it is one of my favorites!
Only known Ley o.500 proof 1983FM quarter balboa
Well you have to see the reverse![ATTACH]
The rarest quarter balboa of them all? [ATTACH]
1983 Spanish Version Panama Proof Set by 7Jags posted Nov 26, 2017 at 4:44 PM I had posted this a while before - this is a very scarce SPANISH...
Sadly, he does not seem to respond and did say he was in ill health previously as hinted. This Guyana series in low denomination is a bit...
Hi, Calling on Ed! Please let us know if you are OK and share some Guyana coin knowledge again if you are able. Thanks!!!
Yes, I like all of them and the silver content certainly a bonus. I also like the specimen sets which, except for the early ones have no silver....
Which is a decent point. However, recent sales records of sets such as the Barbados, Belize, Cayman Isl., Jamaica, Panama, Papua, Solomon, and...
Are you sure its not 1983? Something doesn't sound quite right.
Yes, I like to see rare coins of the dark side variety mainly. Nothing sinister about it. Of course, I like to see nice quality pictures of my own...
OK, newb question, but is it possible to see pictures of coins in the NGC census the way it is on the PCGS site?
I was under the impression that they were defunct and had passed through many hands, receivership, etc. since the 1980s... There must be records...
Could this coin be the apex of Panama Franklin Mint issues as far as rarity? Well, since it is my coin that sounds good. LOL
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