For whatever it is worth, original sets always sell for more than sets in aftermarket holders.
That's easy, numismatic value is determined by subtracting intrinsic value from total value. Total value is determined by averaging realized...
Dealer asking prices are typically the highest you'll ever see, and they can differ by as much as 50% from one dealer to the next. No, dealer...
Last time one was sold was in '03, and that went for over $10k.
Why would they do what - body bag it ? They would do it because they don't slab damaged coins. Look at the marks I indicated - those aren't bag...
I'd still like to know if any of the Bust half books specifically mention this wrinkle, depression or whatever it is. I can't believe that such an...
There's more than one, but one is more than enough ;)
Frank - The weight is pretty close to the minimum. But based on the overall appearance of the coin I'd have to say it was fake. An in hand...
I wonder if perhaps this "aluminum finish" coin is from a mint set - satin finish perhaps ?
It looks to me like a pre-strike planchet flaw.
I'd say XF45 based on details. But those marks on the obverse are bad enough I'm afraid they would be considered as damage and if submitted for...
As I said earlier, he has already. Please read the following threads. Thread 1 Thread 2 Thread 3 Thread 4 I believe that...
Arrrrrggghhhh - Bone, dang it man !! You promised you'd warn me next time you did that :eek: I'm home sick already, shock of that almost made me...
Not quite, they are discontinuing the stamp machines all together - they will not have them any more. It seems they are a maintenance nightmare.
He's entitled to his opinion just like you Rickie - let it go at that.
I'd say 63.
To be quite honest I can't tell from the pics that it has been whizzed - can't tell it hasn't been either. That's besides the point. But if that...
I'd say it's about XF40, value $8 - $10.
I'd have to go with 58.
In simple terms it means polished. Pros and cons in regard to what ? There aren't any really, it's just a different process that the coins go...
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