Actually $3999 (basically $4k), and it does say sold out. That's a big roll of the dice.
Spiky FDR. Some sort of die gouges or polishing I guess. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
When it comes to Barber types and transitions, I'm a master of useless knowledge. 1899-1905 was an interesting period for these - nickels, dimes,...
The right ribbon end had an extra fold added in 1901. All three mints had a mix of both, but the "thick ribbon" is fairly uncommon for 1901-S...
Not sure if these qualify either, but I enjoy the pairing. Two different reverse types. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
You hear about it, you want one, you can't find one, you buy one. That's all I can figure.
That's crazy and lazy. Who goes to a coin show to find websites? Nice report.
Even if it's really single-press hubbing chatter, the hobby needs to find a new term for it. It's not really DDO or DDR; it's more like MD but on...
It's supposed to align with the grading for currency, baseball cards, etc. I don't see the point myself but I suppose there are collectors who...
I note that the bulge in the rim aligns with the raised ridge in the voided metal, In God We is weakly struck in the void (or seems to be), and...
Maybe Liberty just has a big head? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Own a rental in a college town and don't rent to students. That's the sweet spot. As far as PM and enjoying gambling, the problems there for me...
I found one of those behind the door plate at my first house when I was stripping and painting it. I can't recall noticing if it was lacquered or...
Maybe it's lacquer and not shellac? I know it used to be common to lacquer coins to preserve them, and I think the Canadian mint used to lacquer...
"D or just wishfully thinking ?" - how am I supposed to answer yes or no to that?
I don't really have anything that qualifies as "monster" toning but my daughter noticed this one a few years ago. I thought it was cool because it...
So it was the S$1 thing. I guess it fooled all three of you. No, ebay doesn't verify mint marks. Heck, they don't even remove replica coins when...
I've never found it to be that difficult. Carefully slide the tip of a pocket knife under each staple end and bend it vertical. Flip it over and...
That seems like a good guess. I've seen these posted as a "slab error" before. 1880 for example has S$1, T$1 and G$1. It made sense to code their...
Just as a point of reference, this was a raw Canadian half dollar with a similar issue, submitted to ANACS in a batch of 16 along with...
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