It looks like it's probably fake, to me. It's missing a leaf off the stem right above the mint mark. If that was due to wear, I think the D...
The only significance of the PCGS First Strike and NGC Early Release designation are that the coins were graded within 30 days of the initial...
I've noticed that, as well. My advice would be only break up a mint or proof set if you're going to sell a coin or if you need one for some other...
I was joking. I didn't actually see anything that indicates it's fake. But I'm no expert on spotting them...
Nope. The mint mark is real. 100%. The rest of the coin is fake, though. I'm pretty sure.
I also agree with Santinidollar. Think about completing the short set. Then find another set you like and work on that. By collecting that way,...
Nice choice.
I remember when slabbed coins were first introduced. At auctions, most of the slabs were immediately cracked open and the coins removed. But...
It's a secret spy coin. It was used to hide microfiche from the enemy. I'm pretty sure.
One thing you might consider is whether the particular coin you are looking at is 'investment' grade or 'collector' grade. When you look at a...
I'm not sure this one is real, but if it is, it has been mutilated quite a bit. Assuming it's real, I think it may have been damaged by fire and...
I understand. I started out by mowing lawns for $2.50 when I was 13. I would use the money to buy penny rolls at the bank and search for wheat...
You did well, even if for a different reason than you thought. Right now those PCGS OGH samples with the Kennedy halves are selling for around...
That's a good mistake to make.
It is damage, but my question is does that sometimes make the coin more appealing. I think the amount of damage that would have to happen before...
Good point. There is actually a forum for counterstamped coins here.
If your name was Andy Warhol and you punched your initials in a coin, I might consider that adding value. But not just some guy on the street. I...
First, I apologize for the poor images. I'm still working on improving my coin photography skills. This is an 1877 Trade Dollar I bought at a...
Ever seen one of these? I believe the Star Coin Book was the first price guide. It was a catalog printed by a coin dealer in Texas, starting in...
PCGS lists the high end value for MS65 at $40. High end price for MS66 is $1400. They aren't actually selling for anywhere near that on ebay,...
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