It is also possible the dark coloring is just an advanced stage of toning - or it could have been a buried find as stated. Either way, such dark...
We've had that discussion before Midas, beat it to death even. But I still enjoy talking to you - always have - so I don't mind repeating myself...
Yeah, it is. It tells me two things, one it tells me that a lot more of these coins are being submitted to NGC than are being submitted to PCGS -...
This is the best place I know of - JP's Corner
The reason I was asking is because the more 70s there are - the less they are worth. So, if you desire to have a 70 because you just want a coin...
The TV shopping networks sell coins slabbed ICG, PCGS and NGC.
Why ? I'm just curious.
They don't wash the coins, they wash the planchets before the coins are struck.
That won't last long, the USPS is discontinuing use of the coin operated machines this year.
As nesvt says, John is the man for Morgan varieties;)
Tracy - while I understand and greatly admire your enthusiasm for the modern mint products there is something I feel I should say for the benefit...
I see nothing right off that makes me suspicious. The "crinkles" you mention appear to be a planchet flaw and they are sometimes found on genuine...
Some say that a fingerprint can be removed with acetone if it is done soon enough. Others I have talked to say that the fingerprint will return in...
Speedy my friend I stand corrected as to the mark directly below the lapel cut. Suffering brain cramps I guess :o The only other thing I can...
There is no question, a damaged coin does not sell for the same price that an undamaged example sells for. Yes, you need to get it slabbed by NCS...
I'm pretty sure it's a two way street Aidan. Nonetheless, if King Billy equates to William of Orange, also known as Willem III and also known...
The coin may be a dud, but milled coinage began in Europe in the 1640's, well before the purported date on the coin. And besides that, all of the...
I have to give it to airedale, these two coins are perfect example. Both of these coins, the PF66 and the PF65 CAM are very, very close to each...
Play nice boys :)
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