Not the vendors - the coins you find at flea markets. Do you know why ? Because every coin I have ever seen at a flea market, every single one,...
Not if it is done properly, no.
The scratch that runs down across the face, the other scratch on her neck, and the two scratches thru her hair.
XF45 damaged. No way that coin is AU.
LOL ! Not sure how to take that Jack. As I recall, "you won" when we flipped for dinner that night - and you paid the bill ! So if that's how...
Are talking about the toning to lips or tongue ? :D
You misunderstand me. It's not that I want to keep dead Presidents on coins. Quite the contrary, I led the campaign for new designs 8 years ago....
It's not an error in any way. It was done quite intentionally. It's quite simple. They literally took an old coin issued by the previous King,...
Jack you are one of the good guys and a credit to the hobby and your peers - on both sides of the table :thumb: I wish you nothing but the best...
I give my old ones to kids. Planted the seeds for many a new collector by doing that ;)
There have been quite a few threads on the subjects you ask about Kevin. Take some time and do some reading to catch up. Your input is always...
Thank you for the kind words.
That is not a good diagnostic. Yes, it happens that way sometimes, but not always.
No it wasn't sarcastic at all, it was an honest question. You asked for help identifying it when it identifies itself. Believe it or not, we...
I'll ask you a question instead. Are you happy with the new designs that have been used in the last 8 years or so ?
Since you must be referring to the bulion coins, the mint couldn't handle it.
Hard to say since I can't find a hard cover copy. Soft cover copies are currenty selling for $60 - $85 and are readily available. But if you're...
Who was the author Abe ?
Your coin is an Ecu de France issued under Loius XV in 1722, minted in Paris. It is among the most common date/mint examples. It was struck...
Your coin is indeed a Venetian ducat and I'm pretty dang sure it's genuine. It was issued by the Doge Michele Steno 1400-1413. It is made of .986...
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