If a copy, it is quite good. Take a look at the die doubling on HALF CENT and compare it to the Missouri Cabinet EAC MS-64+ example (Goldberg...
The Goldberg link didn't work properly. Go there and look for Auction 77 (January 26, 2014) - The Missouri Cabinet and look at Lot 142.
It looks like a Cohen-2 variety. Look at http://www.goldbergcoins.com/content/?page_id=3145 to see what a truly fine (not F-12) example should...
I'm told that the 1916-D is one of the most faked coins out there.
I would highly argue against Jackson, one of our most partisan presidents, but that is not a relevant topic for this forum (however, the hard...
I prefer dead presidents (and non-presidents), especially ones who had significant influence on how this country came to be.
About 5 years ago, I bought (for close to $3,000) a similar 1795 dollar at a San Diego Coin show. Looked great, obverse and reverse graded near...
There are a number of (Revolutionary War era) contemporary counterfeits that are readily available from reputable early copper dealers. some...
How much longer before the shills on TV start hawking "First Strike/Early Release" MS-70/'s for only $499 (reduced from only $699)? by the way, I...
Pictures aren't sharp enough to give a definitive grade. Also, I see damage on the obverse extending from the ear to between stars 2 & 3. If you...
Gallery Mint (no longer in existence) used to make high grade copies of 1790's us coins (copper, silver and gold). Thy did have COPY stamped on...
12. See if there is there is some provenance (history) to the coin. A (hopefully verifiable) listing of previous owners that is more than 20-30...
using the Grading Guide for Early American Copper Coins http://www.eacs.org/GradingGuide/GradingGuide.html, I'd call the details obverse VF,...
When we (Dennis Fuoss, Bill Eckberg, Ray Williams and myself) were writing the Grading Guide to Early American Copper Coins...
to quote Wikipedia "Bullion traditionally stands for gold bars, silver bars, other precious metals bars or ingots." Copper is a commodity, not a...
Trying to make money by market timing is inherently risky. Plot the S&P 500, gold and silver prices for the last century (preferably on a semi-log...
I see that eBay Buy It Now prices for the 2014 4-medal set have dropped from $200 to $50. Any thoughts on what they might settle at?
I'd look for coins that would "tell a history". Perhaps a coin from a significant year. If you've inherited any coins, get the person who gave...
Rick Tomaska's show is the only one that has any believability
Even though he's 19, he could start saving up for a choice coin. For example, say he likes Indian Heads, he could save up enough to buy a MS-63...
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