I would tend to agree with "halfcent1793" the coin is at least double struck. Possibly triple struck but that would need in hand examination....
Entry Post. Thank you for administering a contest. I would use the credit on the 1910-S Philippine Peso. It's an interesting part of the US...
After always wanting an 1878 Triple cotton Blossom for 35 years, I found this one just over 12 years ago at a small coin show for a whopping $50...
In the early 1970's, the ANA graded coins and placed them in PVC flips and heat sealed them. On one side was the coin and on the other side was a...
Happy Anniversary of your Birth. Nice show and tell of your errors.
Is that a RIM CUD I see between the "IN GOD W" on the obverse? Nice coin. Maybe an old light cleaning or slight mishandling.
This was my $50 purchase some 12+ years ago at a small coin show.[ATTACH]
With 12 Morgan Dollar sets without the 1895, My favorite variety is the one I have looked for for at least 35 years and finally finding one at a...
My observation would only be MS-62/63. Reverse is nicer than the obverse.
My age of course, 71, till January 29th.
Hello Insider. This is an easy one to answer. If you take a Perfect Mint State 70 Silver Eagle and cut it perfectly in Half, you, now, no longer...
DMPL, Your posted coin example is a good reason you don't buy the holder, you buy a coin based on eye appeal. The coin you posted is horribly...
Where would the clandestinely made or secretively made mint anomalies be identified accurately? A die struck nail for example. Is it a mint...
Hello and Happy New Year. That is a nice coin which appears to be a high AU grade based on field chatter, slight wear and nicks on the shield. I...
John Milton said: "Don’t put blind faith in what it says on the slab. You still have to be able to grade and spot problems". Many collectors and...
Happy New Year. I enlarged your pictures and for the money I would pass on this copper pattern. Not having the coin in hand, I surmise this coin...
Interesting coin. I was checking on VAMWorld.com for clashed 1882-O with letter transfer. On your coin I was unable to see the obverse clash (...
While visiting a flea market, I bought my Christmas present, a United States Type set folder. Bargain price of $10. During the past weeks I...
Gustave Dore was born January of 1832. The silver to gold ratio was 15:1. In 1834 the Silver and Gold ratio was raised to 16:1. When Dore passed...
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