MS-61. It's got a lot of marks on the cheek. The reverses are almost always better on these and many coins. I would wager that this was one of...
Given the loosening of grading standards, this would probably retail for $1,000 these days. It's in an old MS-64 holder, but might make MS-65...
Sorry, but that picture makes it look like it's been cleaned. It might not be, but that was my first take.
Here is an unusual type coin, the 1839 half dollar. This is a partial year type coin. I have found it to be scarce, but the old time collectors...
Here is P.T. Barnum's museum which was in New York City. Confederate spies or terrorists tried to set it on fire during the Civil War. They did...
Here is something different, an 1843-D quarter eagle. This is actually one of the most common Dahlonega Mint quarter eagle dates. Most depositors...
I would like to find a 1763 shilling. When I buy one, it's going to be high grade e.g. high end AU or low end Unc. The Spink guide notes the...
My first big ANA show was in 1976. It was held in New York City at the Americana Hotel. Stacks' held the auction. I had two big purchases. The...
It's been my experience that the TPGs are really loose when they assign the MS-65 grade to SMS coins and even modern Proof coins. That's why I...
The copper core on a clad coin is not necessarily in the dead center of the "sandwich." It can be on either end, and still have the copper-nickel...
Maybe something like this 1853-C gold dollar? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] @Insider told me this is due to a lamination, but lettering looks too sharp to...
I have become quite interested in the English coinage issued during the time George III (1760 to 1820). I have noted that the British government...
This 1845 large cent is part of my large cent "dabbling in a date set" collection. Oddly enough, I have not found an 1844 that pleased me for the...
A typical flea market "bargain" brought to you by China. [ATTACH] An example of the real thing. [ATTACH]
This one is a dullish MS-63. The 1932 quarters come with a weak motto (In God we trust) and sort of frosty luster. [ATTACH]
Good! I was able to get this one in. This was made from the first shipment of California gold to arrive on the east coast. [ATTACH]
The only thing I can do is post another Henry III penny that has been cut in half. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The cross on the reverse of the coin was...
Thank you! Here is the Edward the Martyr I mentioned. [ATTACH] I will need to see a photo of the piece.
[ATTACH] I put this together of the 12 caesars. It's a mixed bag with not all of them silver. I have never been willing to part with the money for...
These "empires within the empires" are a lot of fun. They would make for an interesting magazine article except for the fact that the subject is...
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