He was indeed. I happen to live just a few blocks from the very first KFC restaurant. Bet most of ya didn't know it all started in Utah of all places.
David - regardless of what it says on the PCGS site, the following are the adjectival grades and what they are accepted to mean. At least by...
No, but I do know that I wouldn't buy from anyone who was trying to sell that coin as genuine.
Better be careful now Mike, next thing you know you'll be agreeing with Scrooge :D Or even worse - he might be agreeing with you :eek: Just...
Given the look of the coin I would guess it is a silver wash (which is much, much thinner), not plating. And given the look of the hits & dings I...
You are exactly correct. But you left one part out. They start out in bags that are so big that it takes a fork lift to move them. Then they are...
coinsider - there is a saying - There is no free lunch in numismatics. Take it to heart.
The diameters are very close and easy to mistake. Half sov is 21mm - sov is 23mm. But like others, I think that will answer your question of...
Can't say for sure but I suspect it is but a collectible. Here in the US they make replicas of notes stamped in silver and other metals. Probably...
There really isn't any difference other than the terminology they chose to use.
Howdy toyz - I can see no reason why you couldn't post as normal, all the settings are correct on our end. Can you be more specific ? In...
What is the real question ? Are you trying to determine if this coin you have is a Proof or not ?
When the idea for CAC was first announced, before they even existed, I made a prediction right here on CT that the idea would be a flop - didn't...
You are quite correct, grading is done with the naked eye for the most part. And yes, I have said it probably a thousand times. Even so, based...
They bit them to see if they were soft. If they left tooth marks - fake.
Right now prices for sets are in the toilet. I'd pick the best and sell 'em on ebay. Then sell the rest to a dealer and drown my sorrows.
Ed - instead of a razor or an exacto try a sharp pocket knife on the Ait-Tites. Get under a good light first, get yourself some magnifying...
Guy - what Hobo said is good as a set of general rules. But there are always those coins that don't fit that mold. Early gold won't, neither will...
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