Fun fact... a lot of the time, the dealer is your competition at the auction. I can't tell you the number of times I wasn't aggressive enough in...
There are several things at play here: 1. 1922 was the first year of the new lower relief type. The master was fresh and hadn't been worn down...
That largely depends on what my goals for my collection are. Do either of these fit a set that I am trying to build? Do either of these go...
It is supposed to be a shooting festival coin from Bern, https://de.numista.com/17144 But I'd wager 5 Franks it is a cast fake. You just aren't...
Wow, that's uh... remarkably thorough and surprisingly accurate.
I think this thread will be far more valuable if you tell us exactly what coin and what inputs you gave this ai.... and exactly what output it...
Really cool piece. A few questions: - what drew you to this particular piece? - is this part of a series based on Napoleonic battles? or part...
Let's be clear - I love the concept of these. The whole reverse proof thing is cool. I hate the execution of them. The laser application of the...
No. The die itself is laser etched.
You know I can't advertise my own book here! (but, hush hush, you can check my signature below...)
Agree with planchet flaw.
Partially correct. Luster is, first and foremost, created by the metal of the coin flowing into the recesses of the dies. That is why most luster...
Everyone saying woody is very wrong. Please take a look at actual woodgrain toning. This is not it. This severe damage. This coin is worth what it...
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That coin is scratched to heck. Definitely post mint damage... the musings of a bored elementary school kid, most likely.
That must be a pretty decent shredder to have done that much damage to the coin before it stopped. Most household shredders can't handle more than...
I see they still haven't solved the "snakeskin" problem. What a distinctly unattractive proof coin.
What an incredibly reductive way to describe nearly every coin... a thin piece of metal worth it's intrinsic value.
This came across my feed. I found it to be very interesting - the US Mint Director grew up as a collector, and really seems genuinely passionate...
I completed the set in NGC FBLs, with the obvious exception of the 53S. Very rewarding experience, but definitely tough!
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