I was going to suggest "personality", but I use that for significant die cracks. How about "homey" or "lived in"? :D
Not surprisingly I have more than one "most wanted" coin. But in order of preference: 1. 1950 Proof Dime slabbed (Yes, I know. It's a relatively...
If it's UNC, then I think we're looking at a MS-65RB. Couple small nicks on Lincoln's shoulder, but nothing in the prime fields. Could be a couple...
So a $50 coin sells for $450!!! NOW I understand why so much artificial toning is being done. It's rare that I see a toned coin that appeals to...
I'm confused. Are those legitimate slabs? I'm not familiar with them. Even the ANACS slab looks different.
If you supply us with some images we'll attempt to make an objective evaluation. After that, slabbing is up to you. My rule-of-thumb: The cost of...
My philosophy: Whatever works. Nice job.
Just remember if you take a backpack and are wearing it, be careful when you turn around. Most larger shows are crowded and it's easy to bump people.
I rarely buy raw coins, not because of counterfeiting worries (although I'm alert for that.) My main concern is cleaned coins. I can spot some but...
I'm a bit over my head here, but I'm going to render an opinion if for no other reason than to find out where I went wrong in my analysis....
IMO if you have misgivings about a coin, skip it. Trust your 6th sense. Probably right a lot more often than wrong.
Just as an aside (and an indication of how much I'm paying attention), I sent 3 coins off to be graded by ANACS last Friday morning and to Austin,...
If you're going to ship it out for grading, I'd suggest ANACS. Then if it HAS been cleaned it still gets a grade. Otherwise you would have to...
Curosity question (NOT a criticism), who graded the coin MS-60? I have a LOT of trouble trying to figure out how strike affects a coin's grade....
So the term "space filler" is not used in numismatics?
Hmmmmmmm, it looks like my thinking and understanding may be wrong. I always considered a cull to be a dateless coin, like the worn ones often...
Good question. Treashunt, thanks for the answer. I'm not really into Doubled Dies, so both the question AND answer are new to me. I assume a...
I try to limit my responses to posts where my opinion may differ from others or may be a new slant on the topic. I try NOT to repeat an already...
I've never done this, but obviously worth doing. Continued good hunting.
Have you considered including the: -- Liberty V nickel -- Barber dime -- Barber quarter -- Barber Half -- Morgan dollar From the sound of it,...
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