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Well the one I was lookin at was even more than the noble of the same period - almost $5k :eek:
Actually Sylvester the Seaby & Rayner book uses 12. C3 - Extremely common C2 - Very Common C - Common N - Normal neither scarce nor common...
I was looking at that half noble you mention just the other day - a bit pricey if you ask me.
Here's some examples of some of the better known rarity scales - The Sheldon Rarity Scale - R-1 Common R-2 Not So Common R-3 Scarce R-4...
Not much chance of that happening pal. In fact I am trying to purchase another - different year, different mint ;)
They are not rare at all really. Large numbers of them are available for sale at any given time. Rare is a word that too many people use too...
Quite right Sylvester ;) It took me 40 yrs to change my collection focus the first time. And I never sold a thing except when I upgraded a coin....
1 - Dipped coins can be either Mint bright or dull and lifeless. The reason for this is simple. Let's say a collector has a mint state Morgan...
Oh good - now I don't have to go dig one out :D
Like with anything else - some folks use the price of the coins they sell and/or the coins they collect as a status symbol. But it doesn't add...
They're pretty small to be sure. I've got some around here - I'll see if I can measure it and report back.
Well I guess I'm the exception then ;)
I always wanted to retire to Fla. Maybe I'll start my own grading service :rolleyes:
This is an example of the price guide being way, way off. It is not uncommon. ALL price guides are frequently extremely inaccurate and they should...
Hmmmmm - I prefer to think of it as accurate, unique and memorable :D Awwwww now - you guys aint got nuttin to worry about. Least ways not...
This can be VERY dangerous - and no I don't just mean to your coins. I mean to YOU. Mixing even common household cleansers can result in the...
The devices on coin dies used to be sandblasted to produce the cameo effect. Today it is done with a laser. And it's not just Proofs that are...
You're probably right Roy - what you say makes sense. But I've always thought sterling silver was .999.
It has been done but rarely - and never a coin meant for circulation.
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