I never said otherwise. I merely used them as examples to make my point. That being, that coin dealers undeservedly take a bad rap because...
He's correct, the difference is that silver is turned into something else, silver oxide or silver sulphide, when it tones. But you'd need an...
Wise guy :rolleyes: You're welcome Bruce ;)
Howdy Spiderblues - Welcome to the Forum !! Grading coins from pics is difficult, especially scans because they wash out the luster. But I will...
To an extent I readily agree with that. But when it comes to design - then the mint has a say. The mint determines what the design will look like,...
I agree - you called it right on.
Maybe $2 - AU53.
Well cw I'm kinda like the "bad penny" - I'm always around. Hope Roy doesn't see that :D I will gladly send you an email next time - count on it ;)
Yes, but I have also seen a great many of them sell for under $500, both slabbed and raw. You can't base the value of a given coin on the highest...
I'd say it's the result of some type of cleaning, no idea what though - Dan may well be right. I would also say it is not uncommon to see this...
Sure is - Click Here - for instructions ;)
Mintage numbers for both Proof and business strike are listed in the Red Book by the way.
CT is correct. The Mint's page that list mintage numbers for the business strike eagles has the correct numbers. The sales page however does not.
Very true samjimmy - I have always advocated doing exactly that. But - you had better be able to properly and accurately grade coins yourself or...
Of course they put their interest first - they are after all in business to make a profit. If they don't make a profit they won't stay in...
I agree - need bigger & better pics.
I did, sent you a reply as well.
I don't think I have ever been in a dealer's shop that didn't have a bucket of Ikes - you could buy as many as you wanted for $1.50 each.
Rarely.
yes, I'm afraid it would :(
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