I understand the surprise some express by the $39k realized for the '63 PF70DCAM cent. But why is there no surprise expressed for the '16-S MS67...
Both NGC & PCGS have what they call a Coin Registry Program. This program allows collectors to register their collections and makes them...
If I had a '64 nickel that I thought would grade MS67 I would definitely get it graded. To the best of my knowledge there are no '64 nickels...
It depends. Is having the coin slabbed important to you ? If so - then by all means do so. Is the coin particularly valuable ? If so then...
Is this an offer to sell or what ? If so - got a pic of the coin ?
Bill - Kind of sounds familiar - like maybe this thread - http://www.cointalk.org/viewtopic.php?t=93&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30
It really depends on you and the relationship you have with the dealer you mention. Some dealers are honest with their grades - some are not. So...
fusionpunch - Your post caused me to do additional research on this subject - and I'm glad it did. It has led to quite a few answers for me...
While I will agree about a couple of points made by GradingPolicingAuthority regarding what appears to be a conflict of interest - I do not agree...
Just remember one thing - all of them are GUIDES. The values are not carved in stone and they can vary greatly for any individual coin.
To answer that question - yes they are ungraded. As I said - it may be a fine point - simply a matter of semantics. But because there is such a...
The Mint explains that the reason the new MRH 150 Schuler presses cut down on the amount of errors is because they strike horizontally instead of...
laz - not sure where the communications broke down here - bu they must have. This whole discussion started because you said BU was a grade and...
OK laz - here's the list of grades used by the ANA. The grading companies use the same list - even if not the same standards....
A good point Crito - I agree. I should have been more specific and said wear from circulation. As for provenance having a bearing on a coins...
COOL !! - great link 8)
I'd have to disagree with you laz. BU is a generic term only - meaning as I'm sure you know - Brilliant Uncirculated. Yes - you can have a BU coin...
It's a simple reason as to why Canadian bullion is more expensive - the gold anyway. Both American & Canadian silver bullion coins have the...
MERRY CHRISTMAS - happy holidays to everyone :lol:
Bill - I did a search for you. About a week ago I found a site selling rolls of 2003 SAE for $6.30 ea. But I have not found it again today. I did...
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