While it is vulgar, this alteration has been made for as long as the coins have been. It is in the same category as hobo nickels and potty...
Looks like someone was bored and had a punch. They punched a circle from a series of punches.... because why not?
Everyone who calls themselves a numismatist should read Roger Burdette's book "From Mine to Mint." It goes into great detail of every aspect of...
The piece has great eye appeal, but.... what is it? Could you describe it for those of us not in the know? Is the date actually on the piece? (I...
The biggest reason you don't see 60 and 61 on many series is because it just isn't worth it. The people who are submitting (usually) know how to...
They tend to prize originality more than the TPGs, but a dipped coin still definitely be with the market acceptable range - and even quite...
Oh, sure, absolutely - no disrespect intended. I was just curious how his expected grades matched with the TPGs grades.
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This has the classic look of a high end AU - 55 is what I'd call it. As for the strike, remember that 1948 was the very first year for these....
I'd be willing to bet the coin is nicer in person than it appears in these photos. I'll bet the luster is incredible. Also, I'd like to point...
Some went up, some went down, but results were within what I'd expect. I'm more interested in how your raw coins graded compared to what you...
I like it at 64+PL, as a few others have mentioned.
Your coins are all environmentally damaged/corroded modern pocket change. They are worth face value.
The rounded, mushy letters and missing dentils on the 63S make me suspicious. The 48 looks genuine, but it has been harshly cleaned (it will...
Even weirder what they believe about a little slip of paper with numbers printed on it....
I'm not sure what you're seeing, but that coin looks like it got run over a few times in a parking lot. It is hard to tell much past that.
Cash is an inconvenience. Coins are even more inconvenient. The future of money is electronic - as are most transactions today.
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There are a ton of good dealers on Ebay. I would wager that the good ones far outnumber the bad. Take a look at a person's inventory, prices,...
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