The first two look AU-50 or 53 to me -- they also look to have enough luster and original patina left to get slabbed by PCGS or NGC. The 39-O...
Wow, that 84-O has a nice strike and luster, but I cannot see it grading more than MS-62 with those marks!! That coin certainly is in its final...
Here is an interesting story about an 1806 holed Bust Half (click link below). A collector of holed coins wore it on his "holed coin vest" for...
Bonedigger, don't sweat it -- debate (and some "flaming") is just part of on-line forums. Let it slide, and just try to learn what you can! :D...
Nice find, Jimmie. And, I'm glad you alway replace your divots! :D
It appears the Mint is having major information technology problems, and it may not be entirely their fault (could be the IT vendor). I am sure...
JBK and ngolflo, you make good points about the challenge of where to "draw the line" between NT and AT. Because of that difficulty, many...
For those of you that collect or are interested in learning more about toned coins, and how to detect artificially toned coins, there is a new...
Give me a break. "Knee-jerk", as in "knee-jerk reaction" is not an offensive term.
NOS, You are clueless. Coin carvings, which originated with the "hobo nickel" carvings are a fine art form, especially those produced by artists...
Wow! That's got to be the most crud I have ever seen stuck to a coin!! Because of its width (22mm) I would guess it is a classic/braided hair...
Nice Carving. Thanks for sharing!! :)
Actually, no, the seller did not get "hijacked". Here is what happened: The seller sold about 300 video games to 250 buyers, got positive...
Ed, ROFL!!! :D
If they are in non-Big 4 slabs, you might be better off submitting them raw. It eliminates any possibility of a bias. The only slabs I would...
Bobcat, I made no assumption as to whether or not you requested feedback from those who did not leave it, I was only telling what my experience...
For what its worth, here are my thoughts on Flips: 1. Like GD, I would not recommend flips for uncirculated, proof, or expensive coins. The...
Next week, on Fox's hit reality show, World's Dumbest Criminals: pjd1966!! Enjoy your 15 minutes of fame, and your 10 years behind bars!!!
How do you block a seller? And if you block a seller, what does it do for you? I think you can only block someone from bidding, if you are a...
I think this thread is making the proverbial "mountain out of a molehill"! In my experience on Ebay, if a seller "forgot" or failed to leave...
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