Yes, I'm fully aware. This is an image from my book. I took a silver Roosevelt dime with original surfaces, and polished it with baking soda. You...
You'll still see this horrific advice on metal detectorist forums, or from people who have literally no idea what they're talking about. Shoot,...
I would. However, Insider has access to significantly more coins, and coins with issues that make for interesting quizzes. I'm limited to coins I...
At least your 3x 1833 MS-66s weren't in that package..... With values that high, why didn't you ship Registered?
Did you have tracking info? Did you contact USPS? Do you have collection insurance? (some policies through people like Hugh Wood cover coins in...
While I realize that you're being intentionally sarcastic, @Insider , this could have been a fantastic quiz. Post the picture and ask people to...
Since when does PCGS do ancient coins? I thought they didn't grade/authenticate/encapsulate ancients?
This belongs in the "Trades" or "Want Lists" forums, towards the bottom of the forum list.
The big gouge on the jaw and the mark on the cheek should preclude a gem grade, even if the reverse is quite nice. I call this one 64, in my...
I don't frequent the ancients as often. Good to know, thanks for the heads up.
I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Could you post a link to the auction? Show examples you have, members have, or notable...
Please ensure someone takes a video of that. I really want to see ;) I'm not saying I completely agree with how Insider is conducting these...
Definitely looks authentic. And, I guarantee you the date is 1982 or later - based on the plated zinc. You can see the plating flaking off in...
He posted 6 edges on NGC. He posted 5 here. Not sure why the difference. I think what he meant was - if you saw the obverse/reverse, it would be...
With those large marks on Monticello, there is no way this belongs in a 67 holder. You got lucky - but I still maintain NGC got this one wrong.
Yes, we've traversed the subject of challenge coins a few times. While I am a contractor for the US navy, I have constant contact with Navy...
Hey @Insider , tell us what the answers are!
How about a before and after? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Terrible story. But that is a fantastic medal. Love the intricate details on the animals.
Here's what I see: 1. The reeding is shallow, but very crisp. The bottom rim is razor sharp square. -> hypothesis: this coin is a gift shop...
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