+1. And as a retired minister, I absolve you @BostonCoins. Seriously, though, you gave the employees more money than they had before you...
I agree with Lord Marcovan. Give it to a teacher or kid. Explain what it is (and isn't). Steve
Hah. Paddyman beat me to it. Steve
Not a doubled die. Search CT (or Google) mechanical doubling and die deterioration doubling. But I've been fooled before. Let's see if...
Forty years ago I "invested" in Bradford Exchange collectible plates. Bad mistake. Ending up giving them away. My guess is that this series of...
I would have passed (if I needed a 12-S to fill a hole). I don't like the two obverse gouges. Those gouges would be all I see every time I...
LOL, not at you but with you. I showed your post to my wife. She's got me on probation, too, but I did talk her into allowing me to purchase...
Meow the Cat will probably take issue with the first part. And she/he will likely ask for dipping sauce when she/he meets you. Steve
Well, at least LBJ and Abe were both presidents. Steve
I thought you lost me, Chris. Looked all over those photos until I saw below the coin. LOL Steve
I can only say "uff da" to a $38 bid on a beat up, polished 25-S. Wouldn't want to be around in the future when the winning bidder tries to...
+1 Without USB scopes we'd never notice this. Steve
Yes, I noticed that ; looks like he took one right in the schnoz. But my wife says I"m not supposed to comment on someone's looks ;) . Steve
Common, yes, but I really like his one! Steve
Well, it is a pretty one except for some hits obv. and rev. Because of those I'm thinking VF-25-30 and the RETAIL might be 7, but you could...
The Irish mine coin looks polished, maybe not harshly. Wouldn't bother me though if it turns out to be original or a contemporary counterfeit....
I'm interested in all the opinions; interesting coins, especially the second one. Steve
Thanks again, LM and donors! So much fun, even when I don't win! Steve
Well, the video and this thread has been a great start to my day. Thanks to all! Steve
@paddyman98: OK, I will. Just for you (and your wife, who must be a great person to put up with your collecting passion). Steve
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