I might be a little strict on grading. The coin is well struck. That's a positive. Is the spot on the reverse environmental corrosion? What...
Could the coin have been a national treasure removed from the country illegally? Could the coin have been a stolen item and removed from the...
Hi. Welcome to CT. Your FG initial on the reverse is very faint. As one reader mentioned it could have been caused by a partially grease or...
My question would be, " Why would a Branch Mint send an already cracked and cracking Die to another Branch Mint"? Take the 1878 VAM 44 or 44A....
HI. Keep this in mind. ANY acid that will react with copper will eventually environmentally damage a coin that has copper in its composition....
You can visit this site: https://coinauctionshelp.com/NGS_TPGS.html#.X9lyE1RKjIW and learn about their grading service and on the right you...
HI. If you are doing testing in your house, make sure you do it near your sink. If you have a mishap, bottle leaks or spills (yes the top of the...
Here are my Two Cent pieces in a Littleton Folder. When I learn to Photograph coins, I'll try to post better pictures.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I like the Littleton folders and ease of use. I might never finish the collection but still trying. Here are my 3's. Sorry but I'm not a good...
Could you take pictures of the edge of the ancient coin and post them here? Keep hunting the coin star machines. Let us know when you find that...
Hi. Could you take pictures of the rim near the date and post them? It's hard to tell if it's a slightly misaligned die although it does look...
I could only suggest you send it to SEGS and hopefully Larry Briggs might be able to help you out with that one. Also send along any information...
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Does any knowledgeable collector really buy a coin because of the TPG holder it is in? I keep checking eBay for 1878 VAM 44 coins. There are two...
Happy coin collecting. Since you continue to buy SLQ's, Collecting Nut has a good idea. Buy another coin folder or whatever you collect complete...
1, 5, 8 but they are all nice. Good thing you didn't ask us to choose from gold coins.
Hello Todd. That is a nice type collection. I have only been collecting coins for 65 years and have learned a lot from older collectors and here...
Thank You for the education and History.
Hello. As more collectors and experts chime in, the consensus will be it is a poor quality cast counterfeit. Save your money unless you are...
Is it a VAM 3, large flattened filled D on the reverse or VAM 4, micro opened center D, the rarer one. Enjoy your collecting.
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