The key comment is - "what I used to do...." if you write to him and ask he'll tell you he doesn't do it anymore. And he won't recommend you do it...
If that's what you want, I would recommend you only buy an example that has been slabbed by one of the top 4. Or else buy it from a dealer that...
As a general rule, if a bar of bullion has a recognized company's named on it like Engelhard, then the bar is legit. It doesn't matter when it was...
I haven't said Welcome to the Forum yet rlowe - sorry 'bout that, but now I have ;) Anyway, if you are interested in collecting rolls try...
As you know Speedy I agree with your comments. But there is a danger in saying that if you don't qualify your statement about being able to find...
This is what I saw in the first pic - [IMG] The other pics don't show a thing in that area. Gradewise, it's hard to say based on the pics...
Well they do call collecting world coins the "darkside" :D Seriously though rlowe, the answer depends a great deal on you. Do you want all of...
Looks like mechanical/strike doubling.
Does that notch in the end of the crossbar of the 4 go all the way through ? I'm asking because it looks like damage to me.
No doubt, it is a nice one :thumb: But don't overlook the hit on the upper edge of the eagle's left wing. That one would stop it from being a...
Of course, it almost always is - with any of them. I probably should have clarified my comment further. It's not unheard of to find a coin graded...
Because there are only 4 examples known.
Can't you buy one from an on-line dealer ? It's quite easy really and usually cheaper than brick & mortar stores.
I certainly understand your point. But really, it's all in the definition of the word - those aren't spots at all. Those are splotches :odd:
Howdy waltman - Welcome to the Froum !! The value of a coin is largely dependant on the condition of the coin. If you can post pics of the...
With a lot of these reproductions all you really have to do is look at the sundial to see the difference. Here's several genuine examples to...
Yes, both had a face value of 5 cents.
If you know how to properly grade coins, and you can see the coins in hand - gems can be found in any slab. It happens, just not very often.
You might, you might not. If it were me I'd spend it.
vision - just get yourself a 2005 mint set, then you can see what it looks like in hand.
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