Yup, legit US issued sets.........I never bought any though, as I thought the mint sets and proof sets covered all of my bases........but some...
Ya know? Sometimes, when ya light up a coin with a super mag glass, you begin to see things ya don't what to see. Just sayin'..........:)
Good Lord, they're not at all half bad.......
You'd be run out of town on a rail, Kentucky, in the more modern forums, but I think the 'ancient fellows' will adore you. :)
There'd be more worth in getting the man himself 'certified', but hey, I like the guy......
To paraphrase George Patton, no man ever won a war by dying for his country........he always made some other man die for his.
Personally, though, I'd leave it be in its' present state. I love raw coins, and only buy graded ones when I want them graded. I never...
My opinion is that the coin would grade 'clean'........everything looks natural and un-messed with.
Feet wet? Neck broke, when you go to sell. Stick with 1/2 ounce, full ounce bullion.......
Most kool. :)
Totally missed that, as I was focused on the design. Still, not much of a take-away. :)
What's the composition Ben?
I'll hazard an MS-63 Ben..........:) Nice coin, and one that I've never seen before. Perhaps some history on this issue? I'm lazy, and the...
Exactamundo Larry. And like always dear fellows........buy the coin, not the holder. If you see something that speaks to you in an (so called)...
Sure there is. Por exemplo......... http://www.pcgs.com/cert/11311310
Most Kool. :)
No JoPa? Ain't watched one college game since the NCAA killed him.
http://www.coinworld.com/news/us-coins/2017/02/common-1909-vdb-lincoln-cent-turns-out-to-be-rare-matte-proof.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Lyris...
As with all things original, trust who it is that you are buying from......:) Nice write up on some history that I never knew, Ed. :)
Like Bob (robec) mentioned above, replacement envelopes can be had on ebay. I, myself, am more concerned with the condition of the pliofilm and...
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