By nominal wholesae value I mean 40c each for the P & D. $1.50 for the 40% unc and 50c for the clad PR. I was mistaken about the 40% PR....
Good point. This is probably his meaning. It would be my guess as well.
Just so I'm finally straight on this. Is this per square inch?
These have a pretty nominal value at the wholesale level in typical condition. In all probability this is a complete type set of the two silver...
I believe '66 is a more common one but would have to look into it to be certain. Aviation medals and anniversary medals are highly sought. It...
Atwood-Coffee 890-L (Wheeling West Virginia) It's a transportation token and quite scarce. These were mostly struck over abraded large...
Eagle reverse clad quarters. There's always the chance to make new discoveries and finding nice specimens is a fun challenge whether you're...
It should be noted that PL's even were made for circulation but are rarer yet. Indeed, in all the years I've looked through rolls I've seen only...
There were a significant number (~5,000) 1970-D half dollars produced that were highly Proof-Like (PL). Many of these were quite unattractive...
There's no need to be discouraged in investing, just don't bet the farm and remember the only sure way to win is by enjoying the hobby. Sure,...
Well said (and quoted). Ralph Kramden (Honeymooners) once used the expression, "May a rich uncle die and leave you a million dollars......
Actually I'm not that confident and typed that out while still on page 1. :whistle:
Most US copper nickel clad quarters at struck at about 65 tons (130,000 Lbs.). Proof set quarters are at around 70 tons and mint set at 75...
The Egyptian coin is really a pretty nice one. These are much tougher than most collectors or Krause would indicate. Funny that I never...
I have a lot of sets. I don't collect any slabs yet but will. Some of my coins should be in slabs already but I just haven't gotten around...
The odds are poor but it depends on the particular date. I'd figure around 2% will have significant frost on average but many of these...
There are no common date rolls of eagle reverse clad Washingtons. The '98-D is probably the most common followed by the '65 and '82 and '83...
Now this one is noteworthy. What a fluke that it got out and you were the first to look at it.
If these sets are being assembled for the purpose of retailing them then the proofs will actually average a little nicer than proof sets and most...
In addition to the large number of pre-'65 issues that get checked for gems and varieties and then spent, there is also the simple fact that the...
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