Wow! Gorgeous coin. I don't have any early proofs and really don't collect proofs. Therefore I have no basis for grading your coin. But I'll say...
If you go by the Red Book there doesn't seem to be all that much difference. But some of the varieties are a bit more expensive than the Red Book...
This is for my Classic Head half cent set: [IMG]
I'm glad people are taking the time to show their colonial coins. It's a whole area of US numismatics I've never paid attention to. I appreciate...
Wow! It's been a LONG time since I dug out any of my K&M catalogs. Looks like a $6-$8 coin. Well done.
Arrrrrgh! Stepped in that one, didn't I.
As most people know the general rule is "buy the best you can afford". IMO of the three choices you listed the preferred order should be: 1....
LOL. My problem is that there wasn't any Internet when I went to the public schools. :( In fact I got my two Bachelor degrees with no Internet...
Thanks. Another bit of numismatic history I wasn't aware of.
Nice going. IMO you are putting your money in one of the right places. Silver Roosevelts. And SMS coins too. I personally wouldn't consider...
Actually no. I have one in a better grade (AU-55) for my type set. But it's also a more common date so it cost less. This coin is for my XF/AU...
Here's the latest addition to my numismatic family: [IMG]
They are really just getting their feet under themselves. No significant track record yet. Reliability/Accuracy still TBD. It's going to be a...
Two reasons: 1. I have a high degree of trust in the major TPGs, particularly NGC and PCGS. They generally get it right the first time. 2. I have...
If those are my ONLY choices, #1 is better. #2 would be better if you added a second light source. And proof or Unc coins are not the best to...
We don't need the half dollar as a circulating coin ... because it doesn't. Convert it to use for commemorative designs (more space than a...
I gave up on the Mint years ago. Last thing I got from them was in 1985.
I like slabs from the major TPGs and insist on them for my better coins. Yep, I'm even willing to pay a little extra for that warm fuzzy feeling...
IMO unless you think you can get at least an XF-40 from a TPG, pass. And getting an XF-40 is marginal. Tough call.
I'm not so sure. This coin appears to have started off badly. Is that a planchet flaw I'm seeing on the reverse running through the "E" in...
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