Yes, I'm done with stock photos! ;) Except maybe for bullion purchases. Some time ago I bought a few circulated gold sovereigns from APMEX, stock...
Wow I had not noticed that. That is weird. I did see later that he's got a bunch of other "Gem BU" coins listed similar to the 1909 VDB....
I said I was going to hold off on trying for another 1909 VDB. Well, I held off for about three days. :rolleyes: This morning I won a much nicer,...
I agree, nice to have Liberty back! And I like the depiction of the eagle on the reverse. The only thing I might have changed would be some of the...
Flashy coin!
Very nice. I like the toning. I think earlier I had commented that I was also a descendant of Bradford, but I've learned since then that that was...
Wow! What a find!
#4 is Minnesota. Not sure about any of the others!
I like it!
Sweet!
"I only have" he says. :p That is a magnificent coin, also minted in Tabora. The Germans took greater care in minting the gold pieces than they...
I will have to check those out! I remember that last one, which is one of my favorite coin-related stories. Must have been incredibly rewarding to...
That is really cool, especially with the inset stone. I've been tempted by some WWI African campaign engraved coins, but as you say, they can be...
Thanks! :)
Nice! As you probably know there are a number of varieties of differing rarities. I believe mine is the most common. It looks like yours has a...
I first came across this type in one of Heritage's Shipwreck Auctions, and was immediately taken with the fascinating history behind the coins -...
Cool find! That's a nice design.
Thanks all! @johnmilton, love that mint luster! I sent the coin back this morning. I think I'll be getting a refund as soon as USPS is in...
Thanks all for your input. I've packaged it up and will be returning the coin today. Live and learn! @Pickin and Grinin and @lordmarcovan - now...
Thanks! Yeah it's clearly not mint state - in addition to the dings, I think I see wear on the portrait and other high points. And I've seen that...
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