You are correct, the Waldorf is where they seized the coin. But they knew it was coming before it ever left Europe thanks to their informant. You...
Because the date is not readily visible I'd say AG3.
EF is EF, it is quite different from MS which means mint state. Can you post a pic of the coin ? Then we could be more helpful.
Howdy junebug - Welcome to the Forum !! For someone who is not familiar with coins, the best way in my opinion is to find a respected dealer...
The definition of uncirculated is defined as a coin that has no wear. So to answer your question, yes an uncirculated coin can have dings, marks...
I'm convinced.
OK, fair enough. But before I would spend hundreds of dollars or more on a steam cleaner I might try the dip for $10 first.
Andrew, what BuffaloHunter posted is the best advice I have seen - buy the book first, study it and then and only then buy the coins. As for where...
I would say that coins are likely graded accurately. ICG does a pretty good job with the older coins, it's with the modern stuff that they tend to...
Yeah, Coin Talk. Just click on this link and you can find just about anything you want to know - Numismatic Resources For what you want...
Why a steam cleaner ? If you want to clean the stuff just get a commercial dip - dip the stuff in it & pull it out. Presto it's clean.
Does anybody really think that the US Govt.'s reach stops at the US border ? Gimme a break. They seize bank accounts all over the world and have...
The mintage for the Unc 1 oz gold will be 30,000 - 20,000 from one set and 10,000 from the other set. The reverse Proof though, that will be...
Myron - you might want to read this thread for an explanation - Click Here
The first coin to have a date on it came from one of the Scandinavian countries, memory wants to say it was around 1235 & from Denmark. I may be...
If it were me I would use NGC because they are the most consistent.
Actually Roy inverted mint marks are not all that uncommon - they just aren't recognized by most people nor are they widely discussed. But there...
You might want to take a look at this web site - CONECA - that page is their Variety Master Listings. It will tell you what to look for. And if...
Howdy anonymous guy - Welcome to the Forum !! I think the coin would grade VF detail wise but would net grade F because of the damage. Overall...
There are actually 8 varieties for the '82 cent :secret:
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