There are two different obverse hub variations for the 1878 8TF. The I1 has an M that looks like an M. The I2 obverse has an M that is a little...
Well, I was going to guess 64 across the board. The obverse of the Barber quarter must have some nasty problems, because the reverse sure looks...
If they were shipped registered mail, you can ignore the expected delivery date. It's also not uncommon for these packages to "go dark" on...
Squeezed in a vice or with a vice grips. I'm hoping it's not a doubled die reverse.
This. Best thing to do if you don't want to or can't manually adjust exposure settings on your camera (phone?) is use a gray background. Also, a...
Welcome, and this is the best reason to be involved in the hobby. You think it's cool and you enjoy it. Keep that in mind. A small budget need...
According to the registry, Logan is at roughly 2000. Another collector has over 2700.
Rarity ratings for Morgan and Peace dollar VAMs work a little differently than do those for earlier series. Short story is that they're actually...
The detail and relief of classic designs can be made with today's equipment. There's incredible detail on some of the ATB quarters and look no...
Also, the skirt lines were much weaker during the first few years of the series.
Not if the interior coins are Ikes.
You could not get a meaningful view of the edge of a coin in the old PCGS holders, but where there was good contact between the coin and the...
Altered 1918? Skirt lines would be stronger on a 1945, even in low grade.
The "original roll" scam is an old one. Approximately none of these original mystery roll auctions have been legit. I wouldn't be surprised if...
I went through the Coin World price guide and added up the retail values, approximating for the in-between grades, and discounting from the next...
Ship 'n' Insure is better for occasional, lower value shipping. Hugh Wood is better if you're constantly shipping stuff. It also covers coins in...
I have Hugh Wood insurance. Limits and deductible depend on the policy, but you can use Priority with Signature, Registered, or Express Mail....
Package coin in a Saf-t-mailer (sticky corrugated cardboard mailer), tape it to the inside of a bubble mailer, add 3 ounce package postage from...
Die doubling on 1922 Peace dollars is not going to be visible from those pictures. Best bet is to look at the designer's initials TRVST, and the...
I agree that it looks like VAM 10. It also looks like it has been futzed with. Do not want.
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