I read threads there sometimes when they pop up in my google searches, but I've never joined or actively followed that forum. The software looks...
I haven't been on here in a couple of days, so I'm late - but absolutely yes to the bean on the Buffalo. And, I seem to be in the minority but...
I'm having a little trouble with the third of America's Trinity of Heroes. Obviously the first is GW, the second is Honest Abe. Is the third one...
Can you show us the AT one? I'm curious.
The SMS coins are a specially struck coin, with a unique finish and higher striking pressures. In hand, many of them have a silky, satiny finish....
As far as I know, this was sponsored by NGC. If you aren't an ANA member, there's absolutely no reason not to!
There's a whole commemorative series planned for later this year featuring women's suffrage. Why have a privy mark as well? For that matter, why...
I'm ok with having Salzberg put out a video showing the unboxing or opening of a cool item like this. It's neat to see. I wish there were videos...
NGC and Tomaska have had an uncomfortably close relationship for decades. Tomaska says "jump" and NGC asks "how high?" Have you seen the...
For $5? I'd say you did pretty well there! I assume the nickel is the "no cents" version. Even still, I'd put it at EF or maybe higher - a $10...
AU-58+ is now, unfortunately, a grade. You could use that.
Every single picture I take is edited in some way or another. Tweek the white balance, adjust the contrast, tone down the brightness, etc. But,...
"First Day of Issue" has literally zero relation to "first strike" or "first dies used." You have to think - the release of these half dollars...
Meow is welcome to feel however meow likes to feel. However, meow may sometimes be wrong: https://www.ngccoin.com/variety-plus/what-is-a-variety/
Yes. One of the most unfortunate aspects of this whole affair is that the bag went to Rick Tomaska. I wish he was only charging 8 times! He's a...
It is really interesting to read what is essentially a forum post from 1925. Students of numismatics probably recognize most of those names, and...
As to the OP's coin - that is a gorgeous AU-58.
It is a sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek term. Sometimes, you'll find coins graded MS-62 that have a bit of rub on the high points. Just the slightest...
That was an absolutely fantastic tale of your journey, and some beautiful coins in the end! Thanks for sharing!
I was going to guess AU58, but I haven't been on here in a couple of days.
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