I've seen some really good web info on what "old gold" should look like, but not silver. Are there any good resources for what old, original...
SuperDave - if you owned, what would you do to prove it was PVC - or otherwise? Crack it and do a chemical analysis?
Problem for a collector is that if I buy that coin I could never sell it - or certainly not without mentioning the green problem, which would...
That is one beautiful set of pennies - gorgeous! And none of them certified. I like that too. I once had a date set of Carson City Morgans, all...
Sentiment appreciated. Unfortunately, for a set collector there are not anywhere near thousands and thousands of choices of first year of issue,...
Oh, fun. Thanks, SuperDave. The XF45 is an OC-3. The reverse is clearly PB. No doubt. 350 estimated survivors, R-3. Thanks much.
I'm sorry, but isn't the idea of buying common gold coins for bullion based on the premise that because it's in a coin format you know what you...
I have the xf45 in hand. I don't think the stars are re-punched, but can't say for certain. Do you happen to have a link to more info or pictures...
Don't own it, and it doesn't appear that I will. Very helpful all around! The AU50 is in a PCGS secure slab! Thanks for the informed...
Ah, Yes, I see what you mean. However, if it's pvc, shouldn't it be on the high points rather than the low points. And why wouldn't it be on the...
Thanks, Super Dave - Hmm. that's come up before. (yes, the lower coin is AU). Could you elaborate on why you believe there's a plasticizer...
Above? Thanks for taking the time to reply. I guess I should have identified them better. The top picture is the XF45, the one on the bottom is...
These two coins are remarkably similar in price - the AU50 just a little more. I think I prefer the AU50 because the obverse is so nice - but the...
That is an amazing level of wear. Imagine all the pockets that thing has been in - to wear coin silver down that far - wow! I love it!
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Yeah, I understand the supply and demand dynamic - what I don't understand is the mechanics/thinking behind the demand. I take some pleasure in...
They did say something about wanting to make information available that would help people avoid fraud. However, marketing-wise, I think it's...
Wow - yes, great article. And relevant to this discussion. The reference to the 1893-S Morgan $1 is especially relevant. There are over 100 of...
Thanks again for the great information and detailed explanations. Yep, a little bumpy! cool, thanks. As to luster - I have not found a way to...
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