I bought one for my wife because the initials are SEW and she's on the board of the American Sewing Guild. I might buy more if I could figure out...
Yep, fun and education mixed together. I took beginning and intermediate grading 2 years ago. Being there 2 weeks was stretching it a bit for me.
The greysheet tops out at MS-65. If you want higher I suggest taking a look at Numismedia online. Just remember the greysheet is "wholesale" while...
Very good point. I'll come over to the "crack" side.
I look for one or more of several features for die cracks: -- the ridge travels to the rim, and/or -- the ridge travels in part along the edge of...
Since it's just on the bust and not in the field AND it's relatively smooth and linear I would characterize it as a die scratch.
If I recall correctly the 1916-D Merc comes with a slight die rotation (5-10°?). So small amounts of die rotation are not unusual.
I always park at the Hilton (except once when it was full and I had to park at the Sheraton). Yes, it's $20 BUT if you walk up to the 2nd floor...
Yep. But Angel Dee's deals with top-end material (hence the checkbook comment). I recommend wandering around for an hour or so until you locate...
Maybe even a -61. -62 anyone?
I've found that a small percentage (5-10%?) appear to get a table at the Whitman shows for apparently no reason other to be there. They may have...
Most dealers should be there Saturday. It's Sunday that is rather thin.
There are 3 Whitman Coin Shows per year in Baltimore. Thursday through Sunday but most ordinary collectors like me go either Friday or Saturday....
Many sellers on eBay look at the grade on a slab and ignore the word DETAILS (or whatever). And those sellers (intentionally or unintentionally)...
If the number being issued is correct and the coins are "as advertised" then it looks good. BUT The ultimate value will be determined by the...
The seller can relist and add the OBO option then turn down any offers until he gets yours. When he accepts yours the sale is completed.
I had the same thought. It looks better than a -62 to me.
I've been to two -- long ago. I don't recall paying to get in but that could just be lost in the fog of time. (That's the best I can do to address...
It may be a good slab but the listing violates eBay policy, to wit: Note: Coins minted before 1980 must show the full front and back of the...
That coin has had a life other than what the Mint intended.
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