800x is overkill unless you're checking the coins for a virus. It's like placing your nose against the bark of a tree and trying to see the whole...
I sold all of my 90% & 40% rolls when silver went over $45oz. Chris
It looks like post-mint damage to me. Chris
That is because someone ground off the reverse. You can tell because there is no upset rim. The rim is formed by running the planchet through the...
I've never seen any good photos of larger coins take by an "out-of-the-box" USB. Chris
Check with Alan @coinzip He can give you the best, most comprehensive info. Chris
@MNcoinman Typographical errors (also called mechanical errors) do happen from time to time. You might want to give NGC a call to verify it and...
Not entirely unlike the mixture of concrete, sand and gravel that is used for roads. Chris
Rusty, the debris doesn't have to be large, and it doesn't have to be metal. Every time another planchet is struck, the mixture gets harder and...
I tend to ignore sites like this especially when they are selling coins. They're trying to suck you into buying something. Chris
You're contradicting yourself. Either you do or you don't. You'll have to post photos. My crystal ball is in the shop for service. Chris
@Omegaraptor Whether you give it a try or not is up to you! You might start by rummaging through the PCGS Registry for those people who have an...
They would be responsible, but the remuneration would almost surely be negotiated since the only other "comp" was the one that sold for $555. Chris
"Beans beans are good for your heart the more you eat the more you fart the more you fart the better you feel so let's eat beans at every meal."...
.....and your husband's name is Chris, but there is no way that you will ever get us confused. I'm too ugly! Chris
Think about it this way, Sheila. If it was an RPM, do you think the inside of the vertical bar would be that crooked? Chris
Judy Carne on Laugh-In...........sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me! Chris
It's one of only two that were reported for that date/mintmark. The other was sold raw in 2005 for $555. It was also found by the seller in one of...
Like I said, I've seen hundreds of similar coins. I can't bet for two reasons: 1) I don't have the coins any more to prove my point; 2) Even if I...
Your leg isn't long enough to reach Ft. Myers. Chris
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