Yes, thanks indeed. Didn't go over too well to others. I guess it needs to be big and gold...LOL
Well nothing, just thought readers might appreciate a glimpse of a very rare coin, esp. in condition. No big deal.
These are IMO best presented just as you got them, in proof. Rarity is of course the bit for these mattes and I am so glad they are not to...
Yes, Modified Effigy. PCGS MS65RB. This coin has a gold lustre in hand and is superb. I have no idea how I managed to sneak it out from under the...
I really love these Gothics and congratulate you on this one. Occasionally decent specimens turn up at reasonable prices, so keep eyes open!
I am so surprised that there has been no response or feedback to this post. If you like English pennies, this is a major 20th Century rarity, and...
This coin is one of the type I love to collect, and the only unc. $10 coin I am missing from the Franklin mint series. the proof-like specimen was...
Umm, there is a bit of a trick in this one perhaps....By the way, there is no wear on the king's features just the poor lighting of an iPhone 6s.
The lustre actually better in hand: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nice coin. A lot of history there....Tough times.
You are quite right, and eventually I may have to if it is to come for sale. At one time it was not as important. The Monaco coin went for 50k...
Of course that is always the way out, and I agree: seeing it in hand. Since that is not our medium for viewing, then perhaps referring to it by...
AFIK, they will occasionally send GB coins to GB for experts to look at. However, I know of an instance where they did NOT take the advice of the...
Rob, I think you are mostly right. There are some coins that are difficult to evaluate as the presentation may occasionally surpass the ability to...
Because the actual number is likely incorrect, not the definition.
Perhaps you need to review PCGS's own definition of Proof [70] if you want to be perfect: "The PCGS 70 grading standard DOES ALLOW for "as minted"...
Can't argue with Rob.
Yes, I agree with that bit. However, would you appreciate the opinion of Mr. Steve Hill who has seen this in person? Or how about Mark Rasmussen?...
While I agree, the grade is inordinately low IMO. I have also seen them to variably grade proof and specimen coins of GB. Please check the picture...
OK, this coin graded PCGS Proof63DC. The lines are on the flans and in hand not seen. That adjacent to the crown on the reverse is a die and/or...
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