Good decision!
Command + Shift + 4 on a Mac.
That was my first impression...an ultra woody.
My very first elongated coin. Thanks, Rob! [IMG]
Hey kids, listen to the voice of experience. If it's fun for you, then buy it for fun. But understand that it's most likely a losing proposition.
That WW2 currency is cool. My dad brought some of the very same back home after serving in the Pacific Theater. Unfortunately quite common and...
My guess is they'll err on the side of caution (and covering their own you-know-whats) by applying a tax if there's even a hint of uncertainty. If...
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It's an exponential leap. Going from being just a US collector to a world collector is kinda like . . . [IMG]
I've lurked on the CU world forum for years, and that's where I first saw the term 'dark side' applied to world coins.
Prize #5 shipped to Stevearino.
Maybe I just don't "get" grading, but it's sad that something so subtle could permanently discredit such a beautiful coin.
I vote spend.
Not me. No way. Not gonna do it.
Didn't see that coming. Granted, hard to be definitive with internet pics, but I've seen countless straight graded Peace dollars that to my eye...
That seems overly complicated. There are easier ways.
Proper YouTube videos? Those exist? Seriously, you're far better off not watching any YouTube videos about coins.
Congratulations! Well done. As for this one... I don't get it either. Who would clean just one side of a coin?
Verdi-Care is a terrific product for conserving copper/bronze coins. I can recommend it without reservation.
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