I finally found an 1881 Yorktown Centennial Medal to compliment my Lafayette Dollar. It is graded MS62 by NGC. [IMG] :)
Thank you for that. It made reading this thread worthwhile. At least I got a laugh. I love that movie.
I think I found a coin that might qualify, but there is no photo. http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=336&Lot_No=4944
Doug, I recognize that toned coins were not always as desirable as they are now, but I think you time line is a little off. This is a link to...
Charmy, I did as much research on Lafayette Dollars as one can IMO. If you would like to read the thread I wrote about Lafayette Dollars before...
Charmy, I understand your point, but IMO most average collectors can't grade very well at all. It would be nice if everyone could learn how to...
Are they circulated, uncirculated?
You definitely got that right. I struggle with that every time I buy a coin.
I agree with Leadfoot on this one. Those looking for bargains will quickly find themselves in trouble. Coins that sell at bargain prices sell...
This is my leprechaun coin. [IMG] :whistle:
Gold coins will tone. I make no claims as to the originality of the toning on this piece. [IMG] :smile
I understand your point, but to call an MS65 DuVall 3-D Lafayette Dollar trash or compare it to a Liberian Elvis thingy is just a little harsh,...
The fact that someone named their store the coin collecting shop might be funnier than his item description.
Are you serious? I am sending you a PM!
With regards to the auction listing below: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120464909411&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling#ht_2536wt_1165...
This might be the funniest line I have ever seen in an E-Bay coin description! NOTE TO EBAY and those who report my auction. this coin has been...
The average collector would be lucky to get 5 out of 10 IMO. The guess the grade threads on this forum are proof of that. I don't always agree...
Even stranger is that some time ago, they use to require special approval to view coins in their inventory over $25,000 (I think). I don't think...
I don't really understand your comment about my Lafayette Dollar. I assume it was a joke, but I didn't get it. With regards to John Albanese, I...
Huh???????:confused: http://www.rcw1.com/m/index.php?cPath=0&osCsid=022a606c8579d11e31229671db3a314e
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