Even at the FUN show, there were over priced deals, especially if the coin had a CAC sticker. I had hoped to up grade my Letter Edge Bust Half...
Not one of my better buys because it is over graded, but a decent coin nevertheless. NGC called this PR-66, CAM. It is a cameo, but it has too...
Mark Anthony [ATTACH] Julius Caesar [ATTACH]
This was from a bi-centennial set that the Franklin Mint issued in the early 1970s. You were obligated to buy two medals per month for 100 months....
I loved the Draped Bust Half Cents in the late 80’s and early ‘90s. I collected 27 of the 31 die varieties, but could go no further. I think that...
Sometimes the coins are genuine, but the cost of grading and shipping both ways makes certification not economically viable.
Since there was also an 1884 Gold Dollar, the "S" stands for silver. It's an odd way to differentiate the two, but that's how they do it. [ATTACH]
This is a "details grade" coin because it is corroded. Yes, silver can corrode. The white areas on the coin are the remains of where someone...
Unfortunately the Chinese are counterfeiting almost everything now. Many years ago, most large cents were spared, but not any more. Believe or not...
To put grading into perspective for you, this 1908, No Motto $20 gold piece is certified in the MS-64 grade. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Thi1s 896 $20...
I would say that VF-20 to 30 would accurate for the normal retail market. “EAC grading” is a bit of a game. Yes, they might call it “Fine-15,” but...
Many of these super high prices on high grade modern coins are driven by registry collectors, with more money than brains, who have gone insane....
Sorry, but what Greysheet are you using? I have the January 2022 one
The 1884-S dollar has some unusual pricing. The coin is fairly common and inexpensive in AU, but when you get to the Mint State grades, the coin...
You did not define what coin is in question, but to me an “Unc. details” coin is worth less than an AU-58. I have paid low end Unc. money for a...
Buying raw (uncertified) gold coins is a risky move for a beginning collector. There are many counterfeits, and they can be hard detect even for...
In the past FUN as archived previous presentations on their website. I hope that mine makes the cut unless I fall flat on my face. Here is the...
I know that a lot of people are bailing on the FUN show because of the pandemic. If you are planning to attend, please consider coming to my...
At that time, 40% silver was the only silver alloy the mint issued after the 90% silver coins were replaced. Perhaps it would have taken an Act of...
Mostly geographic since I collect Imperial Roman and British, although that is medieval.
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