I disagree with your premise, Doug. There are several coins that have value, low mintage and don't belong to any set. For example: 1792 Half...
You've never seen a circulated proof coin, Mike?
hey guys, I know that you all like the brackets and playing them. One of the local radio stations here in Chicago runs a yearly "tournament of...
hardened? I guess I didn't read closely enough, but I didn't know that these rings were hardened
an opportunity to make money on the coin as well exists once you get that 65 FBL slab. Mecha makes a good point that the wise buy the coin not the...
forget the color, that is a fabulous strike for a 49-D!!! The color is also awesome, but you don't see 49-Ds struck like that one every day!
no and no. This coin has neither the mint mark nor the diagnostics of a 42/41-D
good point, I did neglect the difference in composition
some of the nicest coins I have ever purchased are AU-58. Sometimes I prefer them. In fact, we have done entire threads on this very subject:...
no, I don't Doug, that would be ridiculous. But look at the pic. Look at the luster on the Half vs the rest of the coins. Like the old sesame...
Ripley, I hate to say it, but the Half Dollar in your 66 Special Mint Set looks like it is a business strike. The luster doesn't seem to go...
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