For those of you who were predicting the collapse of the rainbow toned coin market with the recession, it appears you will have to wait until next...
Isn't that the one where the rich guy claiming to have the coins conjured them up from an old catalog and the daughter of the original owner...
Does a [IMG] Nice Coins!
I have a thought that occurs to me often. Most collectors brag about the deal they got when they buy a coin. I can't count the number of times a...
Oh don't get me started about the NGC star designation. They are extremely inconsistent. In order to achieve the star designation, every grader...
The original purpose for artificially toning a coin was to hide surface imperfections from the graders in order to achieve a higher grade. Many...
This statement is absolutely true. [IMG] :D
No, you are right. That pretty much sums it up. Rainbow toning is beautiful and it gives the coin a unique look. Although coins in general with...
Please read this thread. It should answer most of your questions. http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t39837/
This coin is closer to a 67 than a 64 IMO. There are some grade limiting marks, but they limit the coin from getting a 67. I don't see any mark...
Here is Thomas Jefferson with a sunburn. [IMG]
Looks like an OGH to me! Color in the photo is off.
Well, I can't beat that coin or a 1916 SLQ, but how about this: 1915 Barber Half Dollar VG8 Mintage: 138,000 [IMG]
I don't even know who ANI is, but I guess they graded it correctly: MS66. The coin has some grade limiting marks that prevent the MS67 grade,...
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Very nice essay Grant. Have fun in Colorado this summer. Congratulations!
Bite your tongue sir. I also consider the Peace Dollar one of the most beautiful designs. Perhaps this coin will change your mind? [IMG] If...
Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think the San Francisco Mint made a Roosevelt Dime (proof or mint state) from 1956-1967. The proof sets...
Even when we were fighting each other. The Battle of Antietam was one of the bloodiest battles in the Civil War, September 7th, 1862. [IMG] :smile
Memorial Day Coins I found this post on "Memorial Day Coins" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for "CoinTalk Thread of the Week Of...
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