I am sure everyone has heard the scorpion and the frog parable. Jim
I would go XF40 - 45. Where I use to go more by wear on the cheek and jaw at this stage; these newer cents seem to have the wear more in the hair...
One nice beginning set , that includes rarities, varieties, errors, and can be valuable if found in the best of conditions, and are available...
It's a classic DDO. I would keep it myself as they are not that easy to find. If there are other coin interests you have then auction might work....
I know you guys are just fun'ing, driving home a point or 2, but if you would rather spend the time studying chemical processes and such, I can...
Yes, DDO , Die #1. Congratulations. It looks to be Fine, here is a price guide from Lincoln Cent Resource, but check auction results....
Nice refrigerator magnets. Actually if you are in a coin club, you might consider marking them as -copy- and donating them to the club as study...
He didn't clean, he just dipped once. Only got to first base. Jim
Since it is within your return policy(7days), I see no way you can't do it. I do feel that for the condition, it is a reasonable or better deal,...
Doug, thanks for pointing out the areas you noticed. A couple of others also said it didn't look right, but they didn't really say which areas...
Hi Eagle eye, I was valuing it close to what the grey sheet was, as ICG certified coins are not specifically listed, I used the raw...
As a whole, the membership is great. But a few haven't been. :pencil: Most of the "zapped" threads I can remember had money/value as the...
And let's not forget Mr. Bashlow of confederate cent restrike fame. He also did continental $. I have one someplace, will try to find it but here...
Here is an interesting site on fake bust $ with photos. http://home.comcast.net/~reidgold/draped_busts/page_7.html Jim
A proof coin is by a specific method of production, so a MS ( business strike) coin can never be a proof, no matter how high it might grade. Jim
!!!!!!:eat: might be interesting toning! Is that Artificial ( intent) or Natural ( hidden in the bread) Sorry, a little levity .......( very...
Is the bluish ring in the center just light reflecting or is it a silicon or plastic ring? Jim
Mark hit it on the nose. Jim
Kevin, if you are going to dip it, I would use a very dilute dip so I could watch the reversal of the coloration. If you write them down as you...
What is sometimes more shocking than the bright colors, are the feedbacks where I notice buyers with large feedback numbers themselves, and when...
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