A few new world coins arrived this week. From the city of Chur in Switzerland, a bluzger, PCGS MS 63. I really love the design of this coin....
I previously shared my proof merc. The other two US purchases arrived this last Monday. A nice 1942P nickel in PCGS PF65. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Good job everyone :banghead:
I guess I've never given it any thought either, nor have I read anything about how graders are chosen. A person needs to see thousands of coins,...
I can't really grade Morgans well and I know different years have different strike qualities I'm not will versed in. That being said, I like the...
I don't get the opportunity to post in the US forum often. But, I have three coins I think you all will like! Two are still in transit, but one...
Doug really has his work cut out for him sometimes here on CT! We'll miss him for sure!
Seems if it's a "film" a pure acetone soak might improve the coin, but really, we would need to see pictures.
Very interesting! This reminds me of some copper coins from Germany, this beauty from Wied-Neuwied particularly, valued at 1/4 Stüber. Shows a...
Were you planning on selling it? I don't think they do submissions for people unless they are going to auction them afterwards. I could be wrong....
A few new pieces in. My 5th thaler. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A beautiful medieval swiss pfennig. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Most...
I don't suspect many Egyptian coins find theirc way into coin stars. I've found many Canadians though!
Neat! I want aware of the company though I think I've seen these slabs or similar ones on Instagram as I follow many world collectors. I DID...
Cardboard flips are fine to use, especially for lower grade and common coins. They also pair nicely with pages you can buy for a D ring binder....
I forgot to add, this is a contribution thaler. French forces took control of Frankfurt in July of 1796, demanding 6 million francs in payment...
I prefer coins without a person on them too. I do have a few, but it's usually because there are very few examples without a bust on them. It's...
I don't often add to my thaler count, but I was able to nab this beauty a week or so ago. Frankfurt, 1796-HGBH, Thaler PCGS AU 58, KM# 288,...
I LOVE that reverse.
SEGS is not a reputable company. That being said, I've seen several people crack these coins out and submit them to reputable companies with...
I have a couple of those little cases that look like a brief case that hold slabs. I love them!
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