Excellent post! You summarized a ton of history in a very approachable way, and I love the bit at the end about good ole George needing a coin...
I can't remember if I already posted this one. I have really slacked off on this thread! :sorry: 1926 Chile 20 Pesos [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I agree with this wholeheartedly. I have never used their service, but the coins I have seen in their holders have been less than consistently graded.
Yup, after a little more thought, I believe the other was a Lafayette medal. It’s currently for sale for nearly double what it sold for at...
It thought the same, but geesh that would have been very nit-picky given how minor the rim bump is.
Good eye! The picture exaggerates it a bit, but yes there is a minor rim bump at 7 o'clock. Otherwise, the edges are smooth as can be.
Thank you @yarm! It is nice to know others enjoyed reading the post. I am not entirely sure if I have a copy, but I know I haven't read it yet....
I like it! It is no doubt a well-loved piece, but it has a ton of character. The staples are a bit terrifying.
While I appreciate your opinion, I disagree with your assessment. After reexamining this coin in hand, the "dig marks" you are referring to are...
I have been a coin collector for most of my relatively short life (I am 28), and although my interests have changed over the years, I have...
I wonder if this had something to do with the alloy they were using. Perhaps silver Was used in 1955 and copper in 1957? I read somewhere that...
I have a few in my collection, but this is my favorite example. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
"1945" Mexico 2.5 Peso NGC MS-66* [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
It took some serious elbow grease to buff out the large scuffs on this slab. I did my best, but there are still noticeable scuffs. [ATTACH]
@jgenn very cool piece! If I remember correctly, the date “1791” refers to when the company was founded. According to Doty (1998), there were two...
Wow, there are some killer pieces in this thread! @robp I am very excited to see what you have to share. Here are a few examples in my collection...
Sorry, I have no idea why it posted twice.
There are some great looking pieces in this thread! Here are a few of my favorites in no particular order. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
The holder looks like it was used as a hockey puck, but the coin is immaculate. [ATTACH]
1857 Canada Penny PC-6D Bank of Canada [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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