As did I. I think this is a good deal now. Watching GovMint to see if they run a special on ASE's again this year.
My 11 year old likes silver dimes. He seems to like them both from a numismatic approach (filling a folder) & a bullion approach (he keeps up with...
Fascinating thread. Thanks for sharing the images and analysis.
Terrible situation but I'm glad you have a lead now. Good luck with getting them back - beautiful coins.
Don't feel dumb. It is just that if you don't know the basics of grading then you really don't know what you have, and when you buy you are at...
High points of wear for this coin on the obverse are: cheek under eye; hair above ear On reverse are breasts and The dress where her right leg is....
I came to the party late. Not seeing any luster and I agree with the XF grade But I like the coin design. These old silver commems are cool
I think it is a 65. But a nice one.
65PL
Timely post. I just got one of these Photo Grades and have been struggling with how to display and store it. The links above gave me some leads....
Here are images of the bill in the PMG holder (with apologies for the slight glare...): [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sure thing - have to retrieve it from the SDB first.
I just finished reading an interesting book called "One Coin is Never Enough" by Michael Shutty, who is a fellow numismatist and a psychologist....
There are some great tips here. Col. Steve Ellsworth has a good section of his website about coin security - I don't think I can post the link...
Update: Thanks again to everyone for your advice. I ended up using PMG - since I was already an ANA member I could submit to them without added...
Love the purple hues. Nice pick up.
I have just recently begun exploring these old silver commens. I agree with what others have said: beautiful designs, many interesting stories...
Thanks so much, everyone. Your answers have helped me understand this much better.
That coin has nice eye appeal in my opinion. Good choice of books. One more I recommend is The Art and Science of Grading Coins by Jason Poe. I...
I'll go 64. I think the reverse is a 65 but the obverse holds it back.
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