I can't think of the members name that had it. He was from the UK. I'm off to work. I'll check in later.
I was trying to buy this coin from a member here some time back, but it did not work out. Still wonder about it's history. I really wanted it. If...
Fun coins. I'm starting another thread for Bruce to look at as well. He really knows this stuff.
It's just a guide and prices may not match what the coin would actually sell for. Early Lincolns in Red bring higher prices. RB Lincolns are much...
I don't like it but there are some on ebay that do that now.
I agree with AU details. Looks like a ground find.
The old guy is the only one I ever see here any more.:D
You know we are just playing with words. I hope we can all agree that coins are not a good investment that promise a profit.
We actually agree to a point but it's not 100%. The word invest has many meanings to different folks. I invest in property that pay me each month....
Lots of tokens out there with CTS on them but I can't find a match.
Same here. I love the searchable CD of the book, it's really cool. There was a thread over on NGC some time back about this and the use of jigs...
Yes. The first thing to do is weigh the coin.
Nice find.
The price is not a factor. If you bought it, you investment in it. Intent has nothing to do with it. Same story. You bought it, you invested....
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Laura and her partners have the bucks to do it.
Did the mint use a gang punch in 1851 to add the date to the die? I guess they did for this to happen. Anyone know when they quit adding one...
Same here. Not a good choice to have graded. It's a fun coin as is.
To add to the fun. PCGS calls these an inverted date. Fun coin.
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