That probably is the first issue then since as far as most people are concerned the first slabs were PCGS and they didn't open until Feb 1986 and...
It has been said that the French Sower design was the inspiration for Weinman's Walking Liberty design on the half dollar.
That's because you must be one of the EVIL rich people who don't pay their fair share in taxes! (This opinion brought to you by the Democratic...
From an unknown collector circa 1967 (fictional of course) In 1967 silver was under $2 an oz, silver dimes would melt at 12 to 13 cents apiece,...
With proofs since they have mirror fields (and the refections from the case if they are still in it) it is important to diffuse the light sources...
Because neither the customer nor us stopped to work it out at the time. We'd get someone in with a bunch of mint/proof sets, we would tell them...
It may be rare, but who cares?
A depression yes, but not the great depression. It was the Panic of 1893 that developed into a depression and the gold loan was made in 1895....
Complete sales on eBay for the past month show that you can buy the 1999 silver proof sets in the $175 to $190 range. (Yes you can pay more than...
Carly, if you were seeing prices like that on eBay then there was something wrong. There is no way a 1952 mint set would sell for $33, $43, or...
It would probably NOT be a good idea though to ask when the armored truck comes to do a pick up. :) Might make the bank officers nervous and...
It is a Treasury Regulation and while not technically a law they do have the force of law so you can be charged and convicted of violating the...
I've heard the rumor before and it is possible that they may have already been making 1964 Franklin dies by then. However after the assasination...
I would assume because it is still in the GSA slab. I would say try and get the box and the proper COA if you can. If you ever want to sell it...
Typically an error on a key date coin makes it a "white elephant" that no one really wants and will usually result in a lower price. As Camaro...
I assume you mean why did they NOT go to 40% like the half dollar did. Well the government wanted all three coins to go to the copper nickel clad...
Arrgh, got me!
Considering I think there are only a few of them known......Yes, if I wanted one.
You can try weighing it but if it is inconclusive (difference is only .23 grams so if it is in a holder you may not be able to tell.) you can also...
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