It could also be an expanded, ie soft polyethylene foam. This material is also completely inert and should not harm coins. Silicone is as...
That is a very comprehensive and interesting report on the EAC Convention and Sale. I had also thought about participating in the auction, but I...
Yes:). I used to have trouble telling N-1 apart from N-2. However, this description provided by a knowledgeable collector is really useful:...
I really like your unfocused approach! The Virginia Half Penny and of course the 1818 Coronet Cent are specially pretty. Congratulations on the...
Thank you, all, for your comments and opinions, and @Rheingold and @C-B-D for posting your examples:). IMO, the key thing with these, besides of...
As pretty as they come - without breaking the bank! 1821 is a relatively scarce, low mintage date - However, it is really scarce only in higher...
For a while I thought HandsomeToad had come back.... Don't know if anybody here remembers him ? He was a really helpful guy and quite...
Trying to learn as much as anything. I've posted this one before, but it continues to intrigue me... In-hand, the coin appears as-struck, with...
My example is an Off-Center Bust. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Quote: "One other consideration is that #1 has already been graded by NGC (if in fact that is a straight-grade holder), whereas #2 appears to be...
Thank you all for your opinions. I must say, I was not expecting coin 2 (my coin) to be overall more appealing per concensus, but I tend to be...
Quote: "is one real and one fake?" No, they are both real. This is an exercise in comparing both coins.
That is a nice '43-O Quarter Eagle, LordM! I don't know much about branch quarter eagles (or their values), but that is a nice example you have there.
Interesting perspective. I was surprised at the subtle differences between both obverse pictures of coin 1, with one showing more surface...
Thank you very much, Rheingold. I appreciate your input.
Interesting question: which ancient coins would my wife recognise without too much explanation? (note: she has only a mild interest in coins,...
I would appreciate your opinions on how these two compare: Thanks. First, the obverses. Coin 1: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Coin 2: [ATTACH]...
I like the coin. It has a nice appearance to it.
Cayon is located in Madrid. They organise primarily auctions, but apparently also have some coins for sale:http://www.cayon.com/tienda.html
That is a very nice medal! I did a little search to see if more information is available on its origins, but the only reference I found mentioned...
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