Charlton also wrote the grading guide for Canadian coins. It's like the old Brown and Dunn. In other words drawings rather than pictures. BUT...
Speaking of counterfeits, did you read the article in Coin World about the Chinese counterfeiter? VERY scary. He's producing fakes that take an...
It's darker than I like, but certainly appears original.
What's your feeling about this one? [IMG]
Think for a moment. Are you buying the coin or the slab? I noticed the difference, but that's all. Then I look at the coin. BTW, since ANACS...
Different question than your original one. With dessicants: - make sure you have enough for the space. - make sure they don't become saturated....
Yep, sure is considering they are one of the high points on the reverse AND opposite one of the high points on the obverse. That's the reason FS...
Great strike. The portico appears full. You don't see that often. Just misses FS.
But it wouldn't make Full Steps, not even 5 Full Steps. At least 3 of them disappear on the left side. Rules vary between TPGs but for FS the...
Take a look in the Red Book at the number of nickels struck in 1964. There were about as many struck that one year as had been struck from 1950 to...
I would strongly suggest you also buy a Red Book. I looked at the "Coinfacts" site and IMO they left out a lot. For instance they only list two...
Indian Head cents were mostly struck in the millions and 10's of millions. Wheaties were mostly struck in the 10's of millions and 100's of...
In terms of storage orientation, how tightly the coin is held in position is the key factor. GDJMSP has got the 2x2 correct. Crimp the staples...
True, but the 9th edition is about $10 less AND was published in 2005. Unless you know there's been significant changes since 2005 OR you...
Don't know. It appears the 10th hasn't been released yet.
I went with Fine because the face looks too flat (worn). But that could be because of your lighting. If there's more "character" to the face it...
I'd go with this one. United States Pattern Coins - 10th Edition Or if you can't wait, try the 9th Edition. That's the one I have. And it will...
My impression is a no-problem Fine. The reverse looks a bit stronger than the obverse.
Think about it. If you have to ask whether to buy silver or not, you shouldn't be dealing in silver. You have to KNOW. Selling is a bit...
This is a "quick and dirty" imaging job. The good camera is getting ready to go on vacation with us, so all I had to work with was my old Coolpix....
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