Hmm, odd reason if you ask me since they are not the same on all examples from the same die set. Sounds more likely to me that he just didn't...
Good question. But to help provide some understanding of the value of the PCGS price guide, meaning is it even worth looking at; you might want to...
I haven't read one in several years. But when I was reading them - I liked it.
Did he give any reasons for his opinion ?
It could also just be a mark from where something rubbed against the coin. On gold such marks are often black in appearance.
Yeah, except for one thing. Eleven years ago you could use ebay as a fairly reliable resource to check prices. Today that is no longer true. Today...
Well ya know what, if that's how you two want to talk - I advise both of you to be quiet, or deal with me ;)
Strangely enough, that is also the past of coin collecting. Which is where it got its name to begin with - the hobby of Kings.
At times, yes.
Honestly, trying to learn how to grade by looking at 1 picture of a coin in that grade is worse than worthless, it is downright harmful. Yeah I...
One thing I forgot to mention for you, in 1812 inflation in the US was running at 17%.
The subject has been discussed to death the last few weeks. Any hard plastic holder is what you need to use. But there is more to it than just the...
I think you're either misreading or misunderstanding what you read Paddy. For example, when you say that 8 reales ranged from 22-28 grams, that...
If someone told you that a loaf of bread cost 6 cents in 1812 that's the answer you are looking for. But it's not really that simple. You see,...
Yes.
Paddy, what book is it you are referring to that provides those numbers ? Melissa - I am reasonably certain what you have is a modern replica.
fret - Leave it alone, sell it, and buy another.
Usually it's because of a promotion of some kind. It will be the one where the next promotion works.
Yes, when used properly MS70 is safe to use on Proofs. That is what it was primarily made for. But don't ever use it on copper coins Proof or Unc....
John - Go to this link - http://www.cointalk.com/forum.php Now scroll down until you see a section titled Numismatic Resources and click on...
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