It's cool that you built the whole set... how many coins is that? Probably close to 200? That is an accomplishment for sure. I'll be honest......
The depth of influence QDB has had on this hobby is inestimable. He was a driving force for so long, and his knowledge and experience are...
If you PM me, I will happily take every piece of your fake and worthless fiat currency. I'll even pay shipping for every paper dollar you own....
You are being pedantic. In Modern American, spending for 10 cents is worth 10 cents. That is the reality of fiat currency. Everyone agrees it...
The term for dimes is "Full Torch". If you want to know what that means, search a reputable numismatic site and several articles will show up....
Very cool, and congrats on having earned that! I've owned a number of these types of coins, and most of them seem to be made from a generic...
Nominal value for your 43P is based almost entirely on it's silver value. Because silver has had such a huge run-up recently, the numismatic...
You either take them at their word, or you get it tested. There are numerous surfaces tests (chemical and radiological, such as XRF). For the...
I am actually kind of surprised to see problem coins in CAC holders... I thought the point of CAC was to weed out the problem coins! Kind of...
I don't like it at all. I find the pattern very distracting.
I suspect it is a "lamination" error. The mint had a really tricky time getting the alloy of these war nickels correct, they have a lot of...
So, you've got to first understand - both die breaks and cuds start out as die cracks. You get a small crack propagating in the die, and it will...
Unfortunately my co-workers shared a bad cold with me so I've been chugging Dayquil and didn't get off the couch this weekend :(
Larry - I think the biggest question I'd have for you is: How long have you held these coins? I know you've been collecting for longer than I've...
It does not appear to be die erosion or damage. I would say with high confidence that is machine doubling.
Two main reasons - as you said, it has had a big swing. No idea where the top is, but I want to take profit. And second, I need the money to...
The show I'm going to tomorrow is a small one, very local show, probably only 30 dealers. I don't even know if there will be anyone interested in...
I'm perfectly fine getting less than coins... because I spent less than coins. It's all about the buy/ask spread... how much can I get versus how...
Well, I'm not attached to it and it's up $500 spot.... I'm going to take it to the local show tomorrow and see if I get any bites.
This is where I'm at. For full transparency, I'm holding a Pamp Suisse 1 Oz Platinum Lady Fortuna.
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