Just checkin :rolleyes:
Well, I guess that's what I get for not watching more TV :) But instead spending hours, days, weeks, even months and years sometimes, researching...
LOL ! I was joking John :D I watched a guy on TV once is one of my favorite sayings. It has often been my reply when I would get complimented...
Josh, how many times ya gottta be told before you actually listen ?
Yeah, but even with those there were 2 envelopes. The outer envelope which was addressed, stamped, and sealed, and the inner envelope that...
Well Chris as I have always said I know nothing about ancient coins. But their manufacture, the ability of the ancients to refine to very specific...
That is a question that I asked myself long ago, so I did some research to find out. In his book Natural History, published 77-79 AD, Pliny the...
Yes of course authors use previously published works as part of their source material. A quick look at the bibliography listed in any books...
LOL ! I love it when people can dish it out but can't take it :D
What you are calling grittier is an effect caused by worn dies, that's all.
I'm so glad you passed 4th grade math Brandon. Devil made me say it [ATTACH]
The weight does not solve the design being completely wrong. My conclusion is the same as before.
One other thing that nobody has mentioned, yet. At least I didn't see it if they did. That is that the TPGs routinely over-grade coins from name...
Instead of that just realize that there are only two companies that you should have anything to do with, NGC and PCGS. Avoid all others.
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." Albert Einstein
You're kinda going backwards don't ya think ? The design was chosen, see the poll at the top of the page. Or are you suggesting it all be done...
Did you look up the auction records for that exact coin ? From what I see it has been sold 3 times since Mar., 2010 ranging from $2716 to $2949...
No, nothing what you would call official. And yes the denomination can and often does make a difference. For example, with bullion prices being...
Yes. Toning, intentional or natural, can sometimes cover up hairlines and light scratches.
Put a hand over 1 eye Green, helps ya aim :D
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