I collect Capped Bust half dimes. I believe the toning on yours is natural. For some reason a LOT of this series is toned this way. Nice coin.
I saw an encased stamp on one the "Pawn Stars" programs today. It's use was similar to the private tokens when copper coins were disappearing...
Okay, thanks for the opinions. I'm off that coin. Coin chat over at eBay basically made the same comments. I'll wait for a live show which in...
This is the only one I found. 2010 Fall. Missoula. Western Montana Coin and Currency Show No specific dates. And as big as Montana is, this may...
An ongoing problem with the new site format. Since we know it exists and many people have mentioned it I assume(?) someone will fix it when they...
QUESTION Assumptions: - you want a coin from this series and this coin meets all your criteria. - you have the money available. Do you see any...
What method do/did you use to get it authenticated?
I will use my Lincoln cent set as an example of how I handle such a situation. My set is mostly raw and XF or better. The raw coins are kept in...
I rarely have any coins slabbed because I buy them already slabbed. The coins I'm buying cost too much for me not to get a professional opinion....
Experience indicates to me that when using a scanner you need to operate at least at 600dpi. I personally scan at 1200dpi. For digital cameras...
Thanks for all the help, people. I gather that the "unicorn" look is some sort of aberration.
Correct. That's the one I was considering bidding on. In lieu of lack of evidence that this was "normal" at some point in the life of that die,...
Based on your links, it does appear to be mis-attributed. IMO it's WAY too linear to be a die crack. I suspect damage during use (Someone...
I'm looking to fill some of the holes in my type set. Among other coins I need a Draped Bust Half Dollar. This coin is in the Heritage auction...
For coins this worn, grade is the only determiner. The merits of toning drop virtually to zero.
Three possible outcomes if you resubmit it: 1. It would come back VG-8 (IMO this is the LEAST possible outcome. I used the ANA Grading Guide to...
There's a larger (and therefore more expensive) version. Commemorative Coins of the United States: A Complete Encyclopedia by Q. David Bowers, 1992.
Well, I can't disagree with you since I haven't looked at point-and-shoot cameras in quite a while. I used my Nikon Coolpix 995 for a LONG time...
I use a heavy duty stapler, the type that can do 20-30 pages at once. That way the staple goes through and crimps the first time, every time....
Yeh, the lower steps are being washed out by glare. Can't tell.
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