The TPGs are more forgiving on gold coins in general and Double Eagles especially when it comes to marks because 1) gold is much softer than...
I understand Toad's concern but I'm with Conder on this one.
Gold is tough to grade, especially from just a photo. On the '07 I really, really like the luster and smooth obverse fields. That hit just in...
I agree. I don't collect ancients but I have a couple of books by Sear and I know he is a well-respected expert. Based on his reputation I would...
My recollection is as follows: The Mint discovered that their equipment at the time (presses and dies) were not suited to making cupro-nickel...
That makes no sense at all. If the coins are stolen and they're raw coins why not take a drive out of town (where the robbery is not well known)...
Henning Nickel.
That's part of the problem. Instead of using the correct term the Mint uses the common (and incorrect) term, further perpetuating the confusion.
Reread what Lehigh had to say. With similar mintages (1892 & 1893 Columbian Halves vs 1892 & 1893 Barber Halves Philly Mint) you must consider:...
Simply put, with 2.6 million pieces released demand does not exceed supply so the price is not high.
WOW! That's amazing for a large coin.
If it is Proof it could not be a 'D' because Proof coins were only struck at the Philly Mint then. Do you have a copy of the Red Book? If not...
It is not a matte finish Proof. Only Brilliant Proofs were made then. Yours sounds like a Cameo (mirror fields and frosted devices). FBL does...
You might want to check your math. By my calculation that note is 204 years old.
Woman trades valuable gold coins for groceries March 27, 2009 The woman told the bank teller she just needed money to pay for the groceries...
No. ANACS was created by the ANA (American Numismatic Association) in 1972 as ANA Certification Service (ANACS) to certify coins due to the large...
Just to confirm, the coin in question is a 1795 Draped Bust Dollar, right? The reason I ask is you posted this thread in the "US Quarters, Twenty...
Probably not at the moment. It is 13 degrees with a north wind of 22 mph. I just finished shoveling my driveway and sidewalks of 4-5" of snow and...
In December ICG relocated from Englewood, Colorado (metro-Denver area) to Tampa, Florida. That leaves one TPG in Englewood, Colorado - ANACS....
You may be able to get verbal opinions from some dealers but there will not be any guarantee for that opinion. Similarly, if a TPG gives their...
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