Jess, NGC does NOT make the distinction between Type I and II 1959 business strikes, because like I said very few people care. They DO make the...
That coin, just so you know, is not prooflike. It does appear that it has good luster, however. It does also appear to be a type II. Not many...
The denomination is the large numbers in the center of the reverse (in this case 10). The date on Egyptian coins is usually printed both in the...
Definitely recommend reading the manual first. Most cameras have a macro mode, you will need that for taking good coin pics. You will...
Just thought I'd throw this out there and see what people think. I think coin collectors can be sort of generally classed into five categories:...
Here is my overall banner: [IMG] And here is the banner for my 2008 #1 Best Presented Set, the Poe Collection of Franklin Halves. Needless to...
I have: Identification number KM# Additional reference (Spink, specialty reference, etc.) quantity date denomination description grade...
I've been away from this site for a couple of months due to getting a new job, moving, filling out security paperwork and such. The credits thing...
Great show report! I love lengthy detailed reports like this, however, there is a slight problem: no pictures!!!
Toad: if you don't have the Overton guide handy, I highly recommend the website www.coinzip.com They have a date-by-date and Overton-by-Overton in...
I'm lovin' that quarter!
As Conder pointed out, that slab is far more interesting because of the variety it is. The W designation is rather common, but the slab variety...
Hitting the books at coin school I found this post on "Hitting the books at coin school" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for...
Doubled dies – pivoted hub doubling I found this post on "Doubled dies – pivoted hub doubling" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for...
I'm not as familiar with the SLQ as I am with my series, the Franklin. This is one of the drawbacks of the strike designations, and I have talked...
If someone offers you $100 for that, take it and laugh all the way to the bank. There is absolutely no doubt at all that this is strike doubling....
I like it. I will caution though that it is not a true FH in my opinion - the weakness on the shield and rivets discounts it in my book.
Absolutely nothing compared to Lost Dutchman's (HOLY COW!!!!), but here is my most expensive coin, by an order of magnitude. [IMG] [IMG]
I must concur, the '87 is my favorite also. Very nice!
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