The peace dollar appears to have quite a few hairlines on it, I'd bet they are not from the die. The reason they show so readily IMO is because of...
It's a 1583 Rose Noble from the Netherlands. And Lehigh, you should have been sad about the coin being blue. Green is very rare and a green...
Seller's pics are second - my pics are first. I think they speak for themselves.
It first started gaining popularity in the 1850's, went through several spurts and slowdowns for the next few decades. Took off again around 1900...
Well, I see that the auction has ended now - so did you buy it ?
Howdy ropnwidow - Welcome to the Forum !! I moved your post over here so you'll get better answers. And you will ;)
It would if they were on the host coin. That said, I see nothing to make me think it was cast.
You probably won't find much on it. It is a private mint that mostly makes stuff for momentos and that kind of stuff.
Hmmmm - what was I said a few days ago ? Something like - mouth open, eyes shut :D
Prior to the 1850's, it has been said there were only a half dozen or so serious collectors on this side of the Atlantic. Far more likely that the...
Because as soon as circulating coins have more intrinsic value than face value they will be removed from circulation by people like those here on...
That day will never come :rolleyes:
It is quite natural for gold coins from different years to have different colors. Rarely are they the same. But most from a given year will have...
My opinion hasn't changed in regard to grade, but those pics are much better. What I thought might be damage was just the other pics.
They are worth 10 cents and 25 cents.
It is fake of a silver 2 reales from Potosi, Bolivia. Probably a modern copy.
Not guilty Your Honor, not guilty ! All I ever did was show 'em a few purty pictures, tell 'em how cheap it was compared to US coins, that the...
If you just want stuff to organize your collection, shop on-line. It's easier and you'll find a better selection. I'd use - JP's Corner
You will never learn will ya :rolleyes: You're 50 points behind and you think you're gonna catch up in 1 round ? And besides spock, just...
That is the 4th slab design used by PCGS, used until 1995. I can't say for certain if they used the designation at first or not.
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