I'm confused. The auction says 1837 and it is a capped bust half with 1837 as the date. It may still be a fake but could also be a real one,...
Some lustrous AU capped halves. Lance. [IMG][IMG] [IMG][IMG] [IMG][IMG] [IMG][IMG]
Gorgeous '37-D, Matt! I wish the TPG's would be a little more forgiving so we can see more pretty toned copper in problem-free holders again....
Beautifully toned SLQ, WL! OP's coin is wonderful. I would rather have a PCGS 58 than an NGC 62. Here's one I sold a couple of years ago. Lance....
The Peace dollar is a stunning coin. I just love the design. After the Barber series and Morgan dollars...finally, Liberty is hot! <jk> Seriously,...
I would first examine both and form my own grade opinion. Assuming I agreed, and they were average for the grade, I could see $200 for the '82-cc...
Nice chain cent, Leadfoot! You're a lucky guy. Chain cents were the first coins produced at the US Mint, along with the half cent. The half disme...
Yes flowing hair dollars' edge lettering said "HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT". Draped too. But I doubt anyone had to look at the edge to know...
I agree. It's not a very good fake either. Lance. (edited to add: Here's a CT link you might find helpful: http://www.cointalk.com/t95469/)
One potential worry...and something you can look carefully for, is signs of cleaning. Years ago collectors liked shiny coins. (I remember being...
Don't dip anything. Very many naturally colorful coins are certified by the TPG's every day. The noise we hear is made by owners of coins declared...
Send me some of your 2012 rolls and I'll let you know. :D Lance.
Based on the pictures I would have graded that a 60 in spite of the much nicer reverse. But Matt's seen it in hand so I yield to his judgment. Lance.
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