OK. Probably be a nice Lodi zin or syrah, probably both.:) Cal
One thing that has kept me from putting together an exhibit of valuable coins is worry about revealing myself in public as the owner of such....
If you're limited to standard issue coin show cases, the options are limited. Good lighting is a must. Dark velvet lining looks neat. You can...
I probably wouldn't be interested in the coins either. Hopefully they wouldn't put a CC mint mark (or other mint that wasn't active in 1964) on...
For the new coins to be the correct weight, MS or AU coins would have to be used as planchets. There might be worries though about the quality of...
The 1964 Peace dollars were struck at the Denver mint in 1965. But aren't hubs usually created without mint marks, which are punched into dies...
In the 1800s and 1900s, if U.S. coins were struck with dies made in a past year or perhaps from new dies made from a hub which was made in a past...
Great report as always, Charmy. I'm looking forward to your talk at the Annual California Numismatic Seminar in Vallejo on Sep 17. Should I...
With a display of ancient coins, it would be possible bring on the PC police big time. There are not only swastikas and slavery, but folks...
Here's a different take on shipwreck coins. See the pics. It's a Russian 5-ounce gold bullion coin minted in 2014 and denominated as 1000...
I'll let you know as soon as I cast it. Cal
Curious how cointalk identifies robots. Is it their luster or metallic voices or ring when struck? I'd love to strike one! Or maybe just a list...
It may be an improper use of terminology, but because both NGC and PCGS put it on their slabs, it's here to stay. Curiously, on GSA holders that...
Very interesting coin! Until I saw your pics, I hadn't realized how far apart the two C's are. Now you just need to get an 1876CC! Cal
OK, @Cascade this should get things back on track. :joyful: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
To get back to the coin in question, the field tooling was probably done to smooth dings and nicks. It was likely done with a cylindrical tool...
Doug, I don't have a problem with TPGs slabbing problem coins and accurately describing the problem on the slab. The rub (so to speak) is...
The reverse is posted below. The posted pics are the only ones I have. I'm not going to reveal the dealer for several reasons. However, they...
Attached is a pic of the obverse. [ATTACH]
Recently saw a raw early half eagle offered by a dealer that was being sold as mint state (based on no wear on the devices) but as cleaned and...
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