How would you compare NGC's picture quality with that of PCGS? About the same? More or less consistent?
Don't they always photograph a coin before slabbing it? That would only make sense to me - why shoot through the plastic if you don't have to.
Oooh, that's a beauty!
Incredible finds!!
The melt value of the silver alone is about $34, so yes, it was a great deal! Nice coin!
Of course! Duh! :facepalm::D
That's got to be a great feeling! :)
Interesting! Do we have any idea of when they were minted?
Strange!
As a fan of the LOtR books, I think it's a pretty cool piece!
Some sort of Lord of the Rings inspired token. The script is Elven, though I don't know what it says, and I'm not sure what the bridge or tree are...
Beautiful toning!
Thank you both! :)
Thanks for your thoughts! I admit I also didn't think there was really any wear, but I don't consider myself experienced enough to make a...
Thanks! Nice coin. :)
Thanks! "Ghost of Lincoln" is new to me - but I see what you are talking about - that's cool! I also learned not long ago that worn dies impart...
Shortly after making the mistake of buying a 1909 VDB cent based off a deceptive "stock photo", I managed to find and acquire a replacement...
It depends on the type. For Roman Provincial coins, I would submit a new type to RPC Online. I have also submitted coins to Wildwinds which...
I mostly meant discovering types that were new to me - although I have also discovered types that are apparently unique and unpublished.
I've been primarily a collector of ancient coins up until a year ago or so, when I expanded my interests to modern world and US coins. I would not...
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