There are actually 4 different O mint marks. The largest is 1879 only. An oval O with a slit opening was used 1879-84, then again on a couple...
Yes. The New Orleans Mafia was established in the late 19th century. The size of the counterfeiting operation required a fairly significant...
I looked at your pictures. Still looks like a VAM 3. It actually may be possible to find out who made them and when. 1905-10 New Orleans makes...
These have a fantastic history that still hasn't been solved. 20 years ago, this was one of the only three die pairs known to have been produced...
Looks like a "legit" VAM 3, which has a date that is almost in the near position. I don't think the date is far enough left for VAM 96.
Deciding whether to count the number on my left hand or my right, because I don't think I'll need both.
Hard pass. I might consider an otherwise attractive coin with minor problems for a Dansco, maybe, but this one is downright nasty, with no...
Flummoxed and flabbergasted that this is a flop? Fool.
I'm not going to read through the thread, but I'll post my observations. This is a Seated Half dollar that looks like it has corrosion on it, so...
Have you considered sending a PDF of the book to the Newman Numismatic Portal?
Yes, 1597 (1597/3, so the tag says). It's a Dutch provincial coin from Gelderland.
Just showed up Wednesday. A twofer, as it fits both my Prime Number and World Coins of Early America sets. [IMG]
This might be VAM 24A, but it might not be. There were two clashes, with die rotation between them, and they seem to be in the right place for...
EF45 details, cleaned. The price is actually below a problem-free EF, but for that kind of money I wouldn't want a problem coin, especially when...
Meticulously altered surfaces. Not something as produced by the mint.
The price is right, but I'm confused as to whether this polished AU is Unc+++ or Unc++++.
The horse bucking a western saddle rather than an English one to symbolize freedom from England makes no sense and is a bit contrived. The...
The restaurants behind the parking garage validate the parking, so you can actually get free parking. If it's a nice day and you're up for a 10...
I buy the holders that Amos Advantage sells. They stack with PCGS slabs and they're made in Ohio.
I would agree with this unless your equipment is interfering with optimal viewing and evaluation of coins. Sometimes you can know if this is the...
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