“S-237” refers to the die variety Sheldon 237. It is rated as an R-2, which is fairly common. Dies were hand made during this period. Each one was...
Sorry, no. Foreign medals are not my thing. I collect some American medals and have an excellent reference for the 19th century pieces (Julian),...
As the first president, George Washington was responsible for defining the powers and limits of the office for the first time. The framers of the...
Heritage has raised their buyers’ fee on coins from 15 to 18 and then 20%. Stacks’ and Heritage raised their rate at the same time. Draw your own...
I have participated in Heritage Auctions many times and have used their “make an offer to the owner” several times. Many great coins are consigned...
There are many counterfeit, “circulated,” common date Morgan dollars in numismatic circulation. People need to be especially vigilant at venues...
The holders sort of resemble NGC graded coins, but they aren’t. It does not say “NGC” anywhere on the front. Are they marked “NGC” on the back? At...
It might not have looked like that when it went into that holder. Improperly rinsed coins, after they have been dipped, can turn in the holder....
@Neal, I also collect political items dating back to George Washington although the hobby really gets stated with Andrew Jackson in 1824. I don’t...
If you are lucky, you get a knowledgable mentor. I had a couple at the Gimbels coin department in Philadelphia when I was learning. They...
I agree with you that no living president, who is still in office, should appear on a current coin. I disagree with you that is not right to have...
An EAC (Early American Coppers) dealer graded this one VF-25. [ATTACH]
I would not buy a toned dollar for your first purchase. There are too many pieces have been given artificial toning, and even if it's natural, one...
The way grading is going these days, it’s a VF-20.
I own a couple of silver bars from the 1970s when they were all the rage. Otherwise, I am a coin guy. I put together this set because I wanted...
I was going to say MS-65 before I saw the answer. It's a nice original coin.
The 1870-S Three Dollar Gold was not made for circulation. It was supposed to be in the cornerstone of the San Francisco Mint building, but one...
That’s the first term piece. There will be another one for the second term. They don’t come cheap. The price will be $150 or so for the larger one.
Actually he was asking about a presidential medal, which is not the same thing as an inaugural medal. Presidential medals are issued by the U.S....
I don't know what the mark is on the eagle's neck. I'd say post mint damage. It's also been cleaned. This is a common date. You should be able...
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