It's a PCGS MS66RB and the less common 1865 plain 5, DDO, FS-102 variety. I'm assuming a filled die, but what else could it be? Struck-through?...
I like that coin and the Pan-Pac coins too. I will never own a $50 piece though. Cal
Yup. Good eye! I had a quick look through the commems but missed that one. Cal
Such laws didn't stop melting of silver coins in the 60's and won't stop melting of any other metal coins if it becomes profitable. "The Big...
Real nice set of quarter eagles! You collect knives too. There are coins that show knives. Can't recall any U.S. coins that depict knives (are...
Sorry if it came off condescending; I didn't intend it that way. Residue of my teaching days I guess. Cal
Not sure if you are serious, but will pretend you are. First melting and smelting aren't the same thing although the former occurs during the...
The penny will probably end when it contains more than a penny's worth of zinc. If you can get $110 for the zinc in $100 face value of pennies,...
I’ve had problems ordering coins from non-US mints using credit cards. The fraud-bot at the credit card companies would decline the purchase. I...
I'm leaning that way, but will wait a bit.
As a follow-up, a screen shot of the NGC census for 2017 proof sovereigns is below. The BU coins are being designated as plain edge proofs (last...
There is only one 1 sov gold coin, strike-on-the-day, 200th anniversary BU coin. It has a plain edge. See pics. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
What most scales ship with, and what is optimal for calibration are two different matters. Generally, the weight shipped with a scale (if any) is...
A little background: The Royal Mint decided to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the "modern" sovereign gold coins. So, several types of gold...
It's best to check a scale in the weight ranges that will actually be used for coins. A class M2 weight set (10 mg through 50 g) can be bought...
The Newman Portal is great, but as mentioned, only items out of copyright or where copying has been permitted can be there. Try to find Bowers...
The library is a wonderful benefit for belonging to ANA. Although many older books and catalogs are being digitized and put online, there are a...
Be sure to get a set of calibration weights and check the scale periodically. Class M2 (same as Class 6) should be good enough for most...
I've used lint-free woven nylon gloves for years. They are used extensively in the optical, gem and electronics industries where small parts must...
See if the weight is off. Cal
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