Hi Friends, Here is an 1797 Stemless wreath cent. Variety S-131, R-3. One of two (or 3) stemless varieties for 1797. The others are R-4 and R-5...
This coin has very pretty toning. Described as steel-blue tone in the 1988 Norweb Collection sale. One of only 4 coins i managed to bid on...
As the title says, these are not show-case coins. The 1799 has been damaged (or holed) on tip of the right wing, and apparently repaired;...
Hi Friends, Here is an 1886, and an 1868. Please let me know how you grade them. Thanks, Eduard
This is very interesting information on the family of one of my favourite emperors - Septimius Severus. And a great bit of reading after a hard...
I think your 1810 still retains some charm, and possibly has more detail than at first glance. You may want to consider an acetone dip to...
Thank you all. Seems like most of you are in agreement that the cleaning did not ruin this coin. I think it is quite nice actually (better be...
I know there is great aversion toward cleaned coins, and i do share that opinion by and large. However, i think there is cleaning, and then there...
Thanks all. This coin was graded EF in the Stacks sale whence i purchased it. It appears to grade a bit higher judging from the majority of...
Thank you guys. Frank, i think your pictures capture this coin better than mine! The surfaces are a bit reflective, and not as shiny as my...
Please grade this 1892 O half. Your comments as usual are much appreciated. Eduard
I have an mint state 1892 S dime with a similar scratch from removal from a 2X2 (not by me). Don't they sell self adhesive 2x2's in the US???...
I will join the others in congratulating you. Admittedly in lower grade, but nice smoooth surfaces which is not obvious with Chain cents. I was...
A very nice, historical (and valuable) coin! Thanks for sharing the coin and its history with us. In my opinion this type is one of the most...
Nice coins everybody! obviously you are all proud of them, as you should be. Cucumbor, i looked up your 2 Francs 1826 L, of which only 4...
Silvereagle, that is a beautiful Gold Noble that you showed us. Is that Edward III or IVth? Ardatirion, here is some more distraction for you....
That is a nice appealing 1809 half Dollar. (or, to use that awful word, quite "crusty"). Nice purchase!
Thanks All, thanks Jazz (for the congrats picture). Yes, it has been pretty amazing detecting the last couple of months. Nothing really...
I just cant believe it, my current favourite detecting spot keeps yielding good stuff! Went out today, this time with the whole family for a...
I like that 1797. Nice and fairly smooth surfaces, at least judging from the pictures. You are lucky i didn't see that before you! Please...
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