Oops! No, it’s me that misplaced a decimal point. ¥ has been running at ~100 (not 1000!) per $. Sackcloth and ashes for me the rest of the...
Mr. Flute: I haven’t checked the foreign exchange rates today, but it seems to me that the Yen has been selling at ~1,000 to the dollar for the...
I’ve had some luck soaking copper-based “greenies” in olive oil, but it’s a slow process, sometimes taking several weeks for stubborn cases....
AMEN!
Let me second messydesk’s recommendation of NGC’s VarietyPlus feature, which extends across the full range of variety-collectible US coins. Tom...
I’d call it XF45, possibly AU, although recognizing that at least SOME of the missing detail may result from a weak strike. Wouldn’t surprise me,...
Eduard: I greatly enjoy seeing your US coins; your collecting interests closely parallel my own and I thoroughly appreciate your taste. Photos...
Yes, I agree with what seems to be a developing consensus: number two. Why, I asked myself? After some head-scratching, I decided that what made...
Slack: Thank you! My DOH moment... Actually, based on the photo, it looks to be correctly graded, BUT it’s an extremely nice example for grade,...
I seem to be missing something: I don’t see a picture (tho I’m sure it’s an interesting coin).
I’m a non-ancient collector (but otherwise ancient) and have no qualms whatever about freeing coins from their prisons. In fact, I’ve performed...
Through the years, I have had many dealers/experienced collectors tell me that the right measure of a half-way grade (ie. XF45, F15) is 25% of the...
What he said.
Further to the above: PCGS coin values suggest c. $200 for one of these in the lowest possible grade, but that would be for one clearly...
Lettered edge suggests 1794 or ‘95 US cent, but not enough left for me to get any more specific. Perhaps someone who specializes in early copper...
As others above, I’m in awe of this coin. My take is: minimum MS, say 64-65 (even more, if coins of this vintage get slabbed that high; do they?)
What he said, including the envy....
I would grade it XF45, but no one pays me for my opinions (they have better sense). TPG’s, however, would probably see it as AU, maybe 53,...
I’d call it 53, but it’s so nice 55 wouldn’t surprise. Whatever they called it, definitely rates the green bean!
Hard to tell if not viewed in hand. Depends on whether certain tiny missing detail, obverse & reverse, is ascribed to wear or to never quite...
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