IMO it's too late to get on the Lincoln bandwagon. Probably have to wait until about 2010-2011 before the dust settles from the 2009 Lincoln...
Just remember, scanning through the plastic layer of a 2x2, as thin as it is, will still affect the image. Camera is still better. But for any use...
I started collecting about 1954 (cents from my paper route.) But then there was a long break where I didn't do much. Some silver dollars right...
Just remember, the Red Book is only published once a year. Don't depend on the pricing information. But other than that, congrats. You got...
WOW!!! This was an eye-opener for me. Were half-eagles really struck at the New Orleans Mint in 1909? Or is the "O" something else (not counting...
I like the nice wide aisles. I'm skipping a local show on the 19th because moving and browsing if VERY tough.
I can't see the 1862/1 (need a closer image), but there's no missing the die clash results. Give the coin personality. Nice.
Just a hint of softness in the strike of the first "I" of the "III". But an above average strike.
Any coin from the Dahlonega (or Charlotte) mint I won't consider unless it's slabbed. Or you have it in hand and are competent enough to determine...
Quite interesting. Just goes to show the way things had to be done 50 years ago.
If it's worth more than $200-300 dollars, I want it slabbed before I'll even THINK about buying it.
At least buy her a gift. Flowers maybe.
Ohhhhhhhhh, yes. Got to for insurance purposes. On my computer. Also burned to a CD which is stored separate from the collection.
Only if you ask them to (and pay an extra fee.)
Weird. I don't agree with lamination. More likely a "strike through". Really would like to see the image with lighting from a different angle.
Reverse strike is nice. Obverse strike I agree is a lamination. And I also agree with GDJMSP about the nature of the grading. You don't ask why,...
Fooled me with the FH. I can see where I probably went wrong. The lighting reflection masked some of the detail. At least I got the strike and...
Worn well into many of the letters on the reverse. That will keep it down to an AG-3.
Check here: http://www.coinresource.com/news/territorial_quarters.htm
I was up that way (Rapid City) last Sept. Only for two evenings. I did manage to find the Firehouse Pub. They brew their own beers. I settled on...
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