I believe that is what they were designed for....melt value...being a bullion coin. Some collect them and that is fine for they are a nice looking...
I think the mint has very much improved over the years. The 2009 ASE probably averages about 69 as a grade, and proof coins probably close. The...
Most have been mentioned such as patience, Au/Ms, counterfeits, alterations, etc. But one I think is still available that I am finally learning to...
Penidave, could you add a photo of the date also. If the date has similar effect, although it can be much less, it is machine doubling, as it is...
Jessash, I didn't take it that way. All is cool. Jim
Great Going!! I would have probably just put it down as graffiti! Isn't it a wonder what knowledge contributes to our good fortune ! Jim
Back in the days before Pearls were "color altered", it was said that the average customer could recognize about 5 shades of white,the average...
I do see that happening quite often, and I think it is bad manners unless the "dude" explains in a non-belittling manner why the word might be...
It seems almost like some think overgrading a raw coin is against the law, a criminal act, when it isn't at all. If grading today was compared to...
No, not unless the dealer guaranteed it would do so. You are buying the coin, not a guaranteed grade (TPG slab) equivalent. If you bought a coin...
For Jgreenhood's question on large and small dates, check this link. http://www.lincolncentresource.com/smalldates/smalldates.html Jim
It is quite possible that the culprit is the shoebox. They are usually made of coarse cardboard and probably sulfur. I would switch to a...
It is unmeasurable ( as she is invisible) and doubtful you could be married to a different species in any state or country, thus it would fall...
If the "thing" or " procedure" or "incident" , etc. is NEW, the burden of proof is with the initiator. If it pre-exists as having a burden of...
Thanks for those links. At least I can see where they should be. Here is another photo with that area a little better lighted. But I agree with...
I have been pondering this coin for a while and decided to ask opinions. I bought it a short time ago in a deal for a group of 1909-VDB cents. It...
You are welcome! I had to ditch all of my old Harco pages from 30 yrs ago as they had plasticizers, and I found this supplier. Glad to share! Jim
Some might dip their ASE in this mix instead and sell at a premium for the nice toning :) Just funning. Not surprising, I know a few people who...
Real, AU58 details, GENUINE, questionable color ( if your photos are color balanced). Jim Most people only look at the reverse. Significant...
Why not buy these GM-GARA coinmaster pages and put into a nice leather(ette) 3 ring binder. The good point is that the label area at the bottom of...
Separate names with a comma.
