Ah....always nice to see an 1809 dime. Nice example CappedBustDimes. However many actually minted of this date, the 1809 dime is certainly a...
As mentioned, many Peruvian coins make use of the cornucopia as a symbol of wealth. Here is an interesting peruvian Sol dated 1864, with the...
Wreaths were a common motif on Roman coins. Here are a Sestertius of Claudius, and a Dupondius of Galba. The U.S mint also made use of the...
That is a nice coin Kanga. It is a date I do not have. Don't forget to show us your 1811 C-1 and C-2 when you get them! If I may ask, do...
Once again, thanks all for your comments. Based on your input I will describe this coin in my inventory as EAC net 30. Here is Dan Holmes...
Thank all for your feedback. I would expect the TPG's to possibly details grade this due to a possible recoloring (and I am not sure about that...
Was it in one of the coin shops on the Rue de Midi? Maison Williame perhaps? I used to go there often many years ago. Great place for...
It would be interesting to review the Heritage archives to assess the rate of appearance of S-1,S-2, S-3 and S-4, and to confirm/verify CQR's...
This is the S-241 variety, Stemless. "S" first cut too low, then corrected. Would greatly appreciate your grade opinions, as I am inventoring...
I was going to say, unusual to see Cheetah dabbling in "modern" coins.
Same, but over 10000 miles for me. But boy how I wish I could go! Good luck 900Fine!
That is an easy one: S-221 - High 01, corrected fraction (1/100 corrected from 1/000). The 1/0 is plain to see on your coin. Low Rarity 2 coin....
I'll definitely join the other members in congratulating you, Cringely. A very beautiful (and scarce) coin. In my recollection, your...
As an addendum: even after political unification in 1873, some of the major entities, for example Prussia, Bavaria, Wuerttemberg, Baden, and even...
Billy, this is the list of the political entitities in Germany,which were in existence in the 18th and 19th century, and ALL of which issued their...
Nice selection of 1796 Liberty Caps. I also like the S-85 best due to the smooth surfaces (its R-5 rating helps too).
The coin is authentic, and not all that un-appealing in my opinion. But, it is NOT AU by a stretch, and with the corrosion, which is not spot...
Keep coming back to this Elephant Token - If I recall, this is only the second example which has been posted in CT (at least in my time)....
German states coinage, specially the minors are a very interesting area to collect, billy. Your examples are quite nice. The designs are quite...
I think this is a nice coin: EF40-45 for detail, with a bit of chatter around the rims, net VF35. (I think what looks like a rim dent on the...
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