There's a bit of a difference between a scratch and a nick. If a coin has bagmarks, or small hits from circulation it's one thing, but an actual...
I noticed that the "I" in LIBERTY wasn't present. It doesn't matter, though, on this coin. The hair detail, and other detail, clearly shows that...
A buck each? You did just fine.
For Barber coins, to be in F-12, "LIBERTY" usually must be complete. For VF-20, LIBERTY must be complete, and strong, as it is in this case....
I believe die clashes are regarded as "errors." If subtle, there is typically not an increase in value. Larger clashes definitely have an increase...
That's awesome. I'd be very excited to find a war nickel, and the 1938-D is even better! Nice work.
What a beautiful token. I have one request, though. Will you please stop posting pictures of these things? I already have enough to collect...I...
Definitely a 1929. I like the colors, but I don't like toning in general on any coin below AU. It seems like most that I have seen are either...
Very nice. I like the toning. You're right about the strike, though. It is weak.
VF all day long. Very nice example, and a good buy.
Where'd my message go? Anyway, as I was saying... That's an awesome, very original-looking silver 3-cent piece. You didn't ask, but I'd grade...
Yeah, MS-63 with an above-average strike. Nice steps, but not full. You did well for $5.
Oh! I wanted to start giving reasons for my grades. The 1935 is VG because of the full obverse and reverse rim, and the bit of horn showing on...
The 1935 is VG, the 1936 is G
No distinguishing characteristics that I've ever heard of, other than being in the plastic. I wonder if anyone has ever counterfeited GSA...
I think it's more an indictment of "PR-70" and "MS-70" grades, myself.
Shame on you: "Thou shalt not steal." Great find!
Exactly. Check "completed auctions" on eBay, and you'll see they're all in this range.
I have known about the antimicrobial effects of silver for years. Recently, I encoutered one article that stated there was no such effect, but as...
Given the price of an 1876 Trade Dollar in EF, I wouldn't send it in to NCS, unless you're really concerned about the marks. This coin bids at...
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