When I started my type set my first aim was to get coins that would allow a viewer to get the general understanding of the intent of the Mint coin...
I just now remembered WHY the red skull cap was painted on quarters. It happened right after Kennedy was elected President. He was the first...
There was a time quite a while ago when a red skull cap was painted on US Washington quarters. They then resembled the Pope. Another action by...
Just do a web search using these words: Coin Show Georgia
I think it's from die polishing.
I'm "old school" and rainbow toners have never caught my interest. So I wouldn't be buying such a coin if I can't get it at catalog. But I have...
IMO MD.
IMO if a coin is still in an OGH it was considered as not upgradeable.
Sight-seen and you're okay with SEGS.
The TPG's go to shows that they think will give them a LOT of business. That means the bigger shows -- couple hundred dealers or more. You've got...
And the correct term is doubled die.
I thought about it and realized I didn't start using coin albums until the 70's.
I've been collecting since about 1955 but I don't recognize those at all. Who's the manufacturer?
I'm totally in agreement with those that said "buy at a show". And generally speaking the larger the show, the better. BUT I got a great deal at a...
I was thinking that you didn't want to pay for a Dansco album but a Capital Plastics holder was okay. That costs a LOT!!! But then I saw that you...
I use a scanner for my less expensive RAW coins. My main gripe about my scanner is that I can't control the lighting. I have to go with what it...
Don't forget: -- "closeness" of your light source affects reflected light intensity from a coin -- different coin surfaces/metals affect reflected...
I'm not thrilled with your pictures but based upon the appearance I would say at least MS-64 and possibly -65.
Sounds like the owner didn't have (or take) the time to catalog that material.
Since the Coin Community has no military, government or business significance my guess is that the perpetrator has WAY too much time on his hands.
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