I have lots of opinions but I don't think you want to hear them. LOL :)
You've only been a member since April. Stick around, I've been here for 5 years. You have no idea how bad we can get.
Sounds like a nice place, interesting with some history.
I wouldn't even go $1.50.
Very nice!
A die clash would have part of the design from the opposite side. This is all from the same side. Therefore it's not a die clash but from an older...
Nice finds but Paddy, and I've got to say this, nothing in or around NYC is deep in the woods. If I'm not mistaken, NYC calls them parks. LOL...
Given the date and mintmark you should leave it alone. Only a professional should try to restore and preserve it. Vinegar and salt are horrible to...
The Matron Head Modified Large Cent was only produced for 4 years, 1835-1839. It is also known as The Young Head by some. This one is full of dirt...
Yes it is real. Just very polished and reworn. Looking sat it makes your mind wonder but having it in hand is quite different.
Almost there
Look closely at it and see if it has a sharp edge in that area or I'd the copper has been displaced.
I'd pass and look for something US made. But remember, gold is high at this time so it will take a long time to recover your costs.
Naturally it will pass. And a design will be forthcoming. 95% of us won't like it. The remains 5% will adore it. And yes, it will be overpriced....
A very minor thing on this coin. Neat and interesting but no added value.
Life did exist before the Internet.
It was announced that this passed but as always it will be overpriced.
If it was me and they wouldn't let me look at the box, I'd figure they were baiting the what I could see and that would make me say no.
I've heard of this before in the same place, at the base of the cactus. Not a big deal to me but others may like it.
Except for the post BEP damage, it's normal.
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