Does the holder allow you to see the edge lettering? That's one of my favorite features on those. They put so much work into those early cents....
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I got my 20 cent piece! Another crackout coin, what do you think? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
It's sort of a catch 22 isn't it? We have the resources to get those coins that eluded us in our youth. But the other thing is, for me anyway,...
I think there are multiple factors at play. First, the younger generations don't have the same passion for the hobby as some of us older people...
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I'm one that lets it pile up for a few months, then submit it all at once. I do get to it eventually. One exception is free shipping, I might...
My problem is that I have trouble looking beyond the overall beauty of a coin, especially one that old. Great obverse strike on larstens and JM's...
That's my opinion as well. Nice coin though!
Here's the half dime I was referencing, I couldn't tell it was cleaned by the seller's photos, I apologize ahead of time for the blurriness on the...
I'm fine with a details coin. Our approach on the album is very similar, almost exact as a matter of fact. I agree slabbing the half wasn't...
I have a cleaned half dime with exactly that tone, got it for the same exact reason too, so many details! It makes you wonder what the coin...
Mr. Milton, your collection and knowledge never cease to impress!
The reverse on the first 74 trade dollar is amazing, all the detail present, I like the way the eye of the eagle is so distinct on that one. What...
My grandmother and great uncle were both collectors and both got me into the hobby and encouraged me in my pursuit. They both had stores, so they...
I'm not a big Ike guy either I prefer more silver content, but I love the tone on that one, the way its evenly distributed and the super clean...
Please let me know if you have any AU twenty cent pieces that fit that description in the near future!
Something that might be of interest, have the value of coins increased really? Or have they held onto their original values when inflation is...
Ok Mainebill, that is the most gorgeous Ike I've ever seen and the trade dollar is really nice as well. Between you and John Milton, I don't know...
Thanks! I'll give it a shot.
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