FAO stands for Food and Agricutural Organization and yes they are definitely a part of numismatics. I do not believe they are still being issued...
That's about the only thing I can think of it could be. And yes, it is quite natural.
Your first question requires a crystal ball - mines in the shop right now :D As for your second question - yes.
Sounds like you are describing carbon spots on the cents - yes it affects the grade, in a bad way I'm afraid :mad: And no, there's nothing you can...
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Howdy reallycool - Welcome to the Forum !! BU stands for brilliant uncirculated and the term is used when talking about the business strike...
Read my reply in the other thread Alicia ;) Better yet, I'll merge both of them.
The problem you are having is that you are applying your definition of the word specimen. But in this case that's not how the word is being used....
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No. Here's an example - let's say I want to buy a Morgan dollar. And I offer to pay $75 for that Morgan dollar - that's the bid. Then I find a...
But there's forty eleven more threads just like it - and one of those has a sticky on it. I think :rolleyes: Been so dang many of 'em I can't...
Yup - you've done suffered a relapse. The disease is running rampant in your sytem once again :D You've already passed the point of no return -...
The bid is what a dealer is offering to pay for a given coin of a given grade. The ask is what a dealer is asking to be paid for a given coin of a...
That's a pretty broad question. In some cases, yes an AU58 may even be worth more than MS60 bid, in some cases no. It depends on the individual...
Pretty much just what the name says. It means that the date in the die, master die or working hub has been re-engraved.
Can you post a pic of the pillar dollar Tim ?
It should turn out looking kinda like this one ;) [IMG]
I'm inclined to agree with Mike on this - I see very little luster on the coin except in protected areas. A gorgeous coin all the same.
NGC designates these coins as SP instead of MS because they are different than the normal coins of that year and the Proofs as well. These matte...
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