I had a Franklin half book that I completed back in the 1980's. I had sourced three of them that at the time (quite cheaply too). I was calling a...
I would agree. The moved metal on the surfaces are quite apparent. Makes it easy to see what they were trying to accomplish by imparting a bogus...
Well struck piece. Very sharp first year dime. Absolutely AU.
This site is a bad influence!!:)..... I been collecting classic US gold since the 1980’s. Most all my gold was purchased near spot prices. I can’t...
That could maybe happen. Stay tuned....
No ma-am. That cent spent some time in a parking lot being driven over and walked on.
The itch is scratched..... Sadly, it is easier to view my new SLQ with these photos than in hand. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I am torn.... All time favorite design for absolute beauty's sake is the St. Gaudens double eagle. I am also quite smitten with the standing...
Looks like it could be a twin to mine. Picked this up last week in a heavily traveled parking lot. I would bet yours probably has a similar story....
You can bet on PMD. The elements are a powerful thing... @paddyman98 has posted lots of finds like yours. Hopefully he will show up soon and...
I hear you. There is something to be said though for reliability and quality to me. They may be a wee bit higher on this or that. I feel confident...
Based on the number of new posts that read something like, “I have this real shiny penny in my change. Should I have it graded?” That alone tells...
I have done it with peroxide and alcohol. Brings out a ghost of a date about half the time and turns the nickel an unnatural white. Still worth a...
Nothing at all to add to @rickmp other than welcome!
Oh Shrews... I am sorry. I been there and know that there are no words. My heart goes out to you.
Is it your kitty?
All are correct. Keep in mind that previous generations of coin crazed folks didn’t necessarily view cleaning the same as the current generation...
What a bummer. Greed raises its ugly head. Unfortunately a familiar scenario in family inheritance deals. I know you were looking forward to that....
Welcome to CT. Others are correct. You have a common curio piece with little if any added intrinsic value. However if you should stumble upon a...
- edited - $700.00-$800.00 - edited - Probably wouldn't go any more than that. As pointed out by @Michael K.... The job of selling it off would...
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