I usually do not follow these discussions, but this comment attracted my attention: Is the argument here that this person is unhappy that a group...
The 3 cent piece was about $25. May have been cleaned, though as it is a bit light in color. The 1886 Nickel I think I paid about 20$, (give or...
I was very fortunate to obtain this Rhea Silvia as for a (very) low price - it came from a gentleman who dispersed his collection of over 45...
The base of the 2 is much the same as other 1825's. The actual diagnostics for JR-1 are a repunched A in STATES and star 8 that almost touches the...
The latest addition to my Capped Bust Dime collection: 1825, variety JR-1, one of the scarce varieties for the year at R-4. 75 to 175 are known...
Really like the Buffalo nickels. Great design, along with the FE cent. This is one of my examples. Sorry about the poor picture. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
By the way, this is my consolation Nero Legionary denarius while I wait for an example to replace the broken one: main consolation - it was very...
I am surprised any of you really thought I meant this seriously:). This is a no-no whether in the US or EU. However, I would like to see the...
I thought I would show you this rare denarius of the Civil War 68-69 (Minted in Gaul, Jupiter Capitolinus) which I returned to the seller not long...
Thank you:)! it is a dream coin for me too. It has everything I look for - historical and numismatic significance. I paid $800 for it back 30...
This thread on CU discusses the topic, including a compilation of the varieties contained in the collector's accumulation of 1794 halves....
Examine you coins carefully when you buy them - carefully inspect them for fine cracks that extend well into the coin, and if you see them,...
I have had this denarius for about 20 years. A few months ago I noticed for the first time the very fine crack seen on top of the head. Curious...
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1849 Large Cent - variety N16. A very scarce variety at R-5. Attribution points are: Chips under chin, tiny spurs under "N" in ONE, and crumbling...
Thanks, guys! Magnus, when I bought this coin back in the late 80's, it was considered very scarce (if not rare). It was priced accordingly, and...
The 1794 half Dollar used to be a scarce issue - until a hoard of them was released starting sometime in 2017 and into 2018. This is still a...
I would love to see a picture of it.
A lordM says, there are lots of coins of Napoleon to chose from. For me, the most interesting, (and quite a bit scarcer, generally) are the ones...
Here is an interesting large cent. An 1802 (S-241) where the engraver managed to make 3 interesting errors while cutting the dies (all on the...
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