Good-6
Fine-15.
AU-53.
EF-40.
Yes, a couple of well worn Gallery Mint large cents became “new Sheldon varieties” for a while.
I would love to write an update to the DeWitt-Sullivan 19th century political items guide, but one thing stops me. Collectors would expect rarity...
On some of the tokens with this theme, there are more than one, the wedge holder is Stephen Douglas. Douglas was a long time Lincoln rival in...
Since Gallery Mint is out of business, these pieces might be worth a little more. Gallery Mint issued a “1796 Proof set” at one point with the gold.
PCGS graded this MS-64. I have tried to upgrade it, but have not seen anything that is "perfect" in my eyes. There always seems to be something...
I have wondered the same thing. I have one which I bought before I could afford an example of the real thing. Once I had it, it was kind of like...
For those who might not know the symbolism on the reverse, here’s a quick review. The large lady with the shield, who represents France, is...
I bought that one back in the mid 1980s. I hate to tell you, but when I was becoming interested in the Cometia Americana series, there was a...
Let’s hope that the mint delivers quality coins. Mint sets have a spotty record for quality.
The first is the only real coin I have which is dated "1776." It's British guinea, which had a value of 21 shillings. The coin got its name from...
Spend you collector cash on some real coins. Four or five years from now, very few collectors will care about this crap the mint is selling at...
Not I. I got my 2026 silver Proof set. It’s one and done for me. Now it’s “popcorn time,” mostly second hand from the blogs.
I don't photograph each of my Proof coins which are in flat packs. I can't show you a 1959 Proof nickel, but here is a 1938 Proof. Your coin...
The picture is too overexposed to tell.
I am disappointed with the coverage of the commemorative coins. The historical write-ups are all gone. All that's left is pictures. The trouble...
The coin below, a 1799 $10 gold piece and this golden mint offering have simlar prices/values. Which one would you rather have? The gold piece is...
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