That would have made a really large button. But, any coin with any hole is worth less than an unholy specimen.
Sets with matching toning are worth more because they appear to be original. Unopened sets are worth much more because the potential for toning...
I haven't really been on the forums since March. There's been a variety of reasons (some family, some health, some etc.), but I think I'm back...
It seems that many south and central american coins had that statement. Mexican coins often had it.
I'd suspect one of 2 things: Either, there is a small hole in the plastic that has allowed air and gasses to enter, or, there was some...
These poor coins make me sad :(
American coins are known for having Latin legends. Which country speaks Latin? :P Just had to throw a wrench at you!
That is a good point, GD. However, I have spent a lot of time studying the coinage of Morocco. I have searched auction records, and I've seen 2...
Matthew, I'd highly recommend you take Stork up on his offer. If you are interested in World Coins, Krause is the standard catalogue. It will give...
You know that feeling when you buy a coin, and the only thing Krause says is "Rare." Yeah, I love that feeling. I haven't bought too many coins...
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Strike. Luster. Wear. Eye Appeal. Surface Preservation. If you understand these 5 basic building blocks, you will be able to grade any coin. In...
On your coin, the luster would appear to indicate a 40 grade. Yours appears to be a somewhat late die state. Here is my 1813 O-108 for...
Definitely not 40. I'd call it 30 max. Compare to the Photograde images here: https://www.pcgs.com/photograde/#/Capped10Sm/Grades
That reverse is magnificent. Congrats!
The sharp strike and square rims are clearly proof. Unfortunately, a lot of the Franklin proof dies were used well past when they should have...
I'm late to the party, but I wanted to say that is a very nice EOR.
It's hard to see in the small pictures, but I think there is enough bridging on the steps to preclude a FS grade. It is an above average strike...
Congrats on the score, even if she has a bit of damage. Finding an R-5 is always cool! The best I have are a couple of R-4+.
Finding an attractive 39O is not an easy task. I've seen very few of these toned - even if it is secondary toning after a cleaning. Usually the...
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