Before 1936, there was no such thing as a "proof set." Collectors could write to the mint, or visit the mint in person, and buy proofs for a small...
Its entirely possible that some of these were made for a game, or a childrens toy, and were never intended to be convincing fakes.
A while back, PCGS came out with a new slab with a really cool feature - tap the slab with your phone, and it brings up the PCGS verification page...
1819: VF-35 1823: AU-50 (but I like it better at 45). Great doubling on the profile!
I think one of the biggest things I don't like about this coin, and several of the dollar coins you posted in a recent thread, is the "mushiness"...
I'll be honest, I'm less familiar with this type. @johnmilton will be more capable here.
I've never seen a fake with convincing Longacre Doubling like your 1887 has. Unfortunately, it might be "guilty by association" with the others.
After looking at them more, I have doubts about the 1854 as well.
The 84S is definitely a rim ding, classic presentation. The 99 is a (very small) cud.
Yes. It depends on how exactly the fake was made. Die clashes are incredibly common on gold dollars. If they used a genuine dollar with a clash as...
There are at least 12 different areas on this coin that signal red flags. And the more I look at it, it the more I see. The fact that there is a...
The 1855 is fake, for sure. The others look good at first glance.
I just bought 3 rolls of quarters below spot... Couldn't believe it. Guy had a sign with current spot prices, but was running a special on...
Not sure where you got that from, but that's the cost for *1* gram, not 100
I've seen numbers more like $120,000 per ounce ;) But, back to the point of your thread - watching silver yesterday was an exciting experience....
3 weeks later... how is everyone feeling? Been some big changes....
I really dislike when the holder has a code on it and I have to ask the price. I really prefer when the price is clearly displayed (doesn't even...
I've no information, but her face, and particularly her mouth, is absolutely terrifying.
I really should get more into South Carolina numismatic and philatelic history. It is so rich and diverse.
Look at the logo upside down on the reverse. It is a Genie Lamp. Used to be the logo of ANACS when it was owned by ANA.
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