Thieves. Hate 'em. Sorry to hear about the burglary. But glad the system worked and that the thief didn't get away with much. I hope insurance...
"Strike" is often misused. Usually folks mean "details". The OP's coin has poor detail but may have been well struck. A coin can have weak...
It's great there's a choice for collectors. And there will never be unanimity on topics like this one. I don't know of any "study" and I can't...
They're both very nice, Charmy. The strikes are comparable, though I'd give the new cent a slight edge for better head detail. Shoulders are...
Yes, you can add any coin to PCGS's personal inventory. New around a year ago. I use both sites and PCGS's is easier, faster, and allows more and...
Of course it is always about the coin first, and not the holder. There are wonderful coins (and dogs) in PCGS and NGC holders. But that wasn't the...
I agree. And for me it's not about the plastic or the look but about PCGS grading, the market value of coins it grades, and follow-through on its...
This isn't crazy-toned but has a look I like. It's an O.106a, R3, PCGS AU58. Gobs of full luster and pleasant album toning. Exceptional strike,...
Wood coin box ideas... I think you could put this wood coin in just about any box. Lance. [IMG]
I built a gem set several years ago but ultimately sold it. It was fun but more challenging than I expected. Peace dollars are very difficult to...
Three 3-leggers? OMG, that's amazing! I understand now. It might be worth crossing those, in particular, though. Congrats on the awesome finds!...
Who uses ICG? Hmmm. It may be cheaper but not in the long run. Lance.
I am guessing you're talking about the spot on the steps. It may not be green in the photo but it is pretty obvious nonetheless. See the orange...
Who'd have guessed that CAC would be so wildly successful and that a green bean would help sell a coin and even improve its price? I too don't...
I just heard from PCGS's David Hall on that 1915-D Lincoln. Says "Hi Lance, This coin looks a little yucky on the reverse." I laughed at that...
I'm with RaceBannon on this. I always end Sunday evening, ship free, and almost always start at 99 cents. The only exception to starting cheap is...
Congrats! Neat coin. The first branch mint cent! No, don't waste money on grading. Too expensive for the coin. Lance.
No, it doesn't appear to be a clip. It appears to be rim damage, post-mint. A clip happens when a blank is punched and is incomplete, usually due...
Hey, Todd. Wonderful coins and lovely images. It's fun to see how the same coin can look different, with changes to lighting, angle, exposure,...
Thanks again, Conder, Marshall, Mark. If this is fun I'll post more. Silence will say you're tired of it. All 1839/6's are N1, correct? Lance....
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