I have not handled rolls of coins for many years. The things you have to watch out for are slipping “sliders” (AU coins) into BU rolls and rolls...
Each to their own. I don't want any of that stuff at those prices. I would much rather purchase a rarer coin with good eye appeal for the grade,...
If you paid a premium for that piece back in the day, you did overpay. The close-up pictures of the obverse, which is the more important side,...
When I was a dealer, I never had trouble selling type coins. The keys were overall quality and the absence of problems. Back in the 1960s and...
I have collected 19th century presidential campaign tokens for many years. Over that time, most all of the pieces that I have collected look like...
Great choice!
One big problem is the mark on the edge is not visible with old TPG holders.
I would be proud to have both of those pieces in my collection.
It went deeper than that. After the conflict with Goldwater supporters, Rockefeller’s name was mud with conservative Republicans. That’s probably...
Slabbing was only beginning in 1986. It’s no surprise that the piece is raw. Given the source and time of purchase, I believe that the coin is...
Nixon didn’t do a good job when he picked running mates. Lodge was from Massachusetts and brought nothing to the ticket. There was no way Nixon...
That explains a lot. Ford passed over Rockefeller for the 1976 vice presidential nomination in favor of Dole.
Yes, Nelson had the presidency in mind after he was elected Governor of New York in 1958. Those were the days. The guy he unseated was Averal...
Here is an 1885 dollar with the original surfaces. [ATTACH]
The 25th Amendment to the constitution was passed in 1967. It fixed a hole in the constitution which allowed the vice presidency to become vacant...
All of the shiney areas that are not toned have a reflective look to them. It's the kind of look you would seen on a Proof-Like dollar. It's the...
AU sharpness, polished. It will not get a straight grade.
If you were to see what most certified G-4 graded 1794 half dollars look like, that piece would look like a Gem. Certified early U.S. copper and...
I think that it will grade. When you get to the Good grade, plus its age, the graders can cut you some breaks.
Good-4.
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