Hi all, Just picked up this proof which I thought seemed to have a nice cameo contrast. Now that I've taken some pictures of it, the cameo seems...
Can anyone confirm my suspicion that this coin being sold is a blatant counterfeit (and should be reported)?...
Hi all, Just got this 1958 D/Cam Lincoln Wheat Proof. I'm trying to decide whether or not it would be deemed CAM or DCAM by a TPG. If DCAM, I'll...
Anyone have any advice for shooting pictures of toned proofs in slabs and of raw toned proofs? I can't seem to capture more than 25% of the...
What's your opinion on this key date buffalo (1913-D TII)? Real, counterfeit, or altered mintmark? [ATTACH][ATTACH] Thanks! -CB
I've seen a bunch of crazy toners; this one is definitely one of the stranger ones I've seen. It seems like the luster hasn't been tampered with...
Hi all, I recently discovered (thanks to gbroke) the amazing benefits of 2 lamps/light sources instead of 1. I've been fiddling around for a few...
Here's an educational "Guess the Grade"...well, maybe not educational for your veteran collectors but for newbies like myself it should be a great...
Edit: Sorry about the double thread. Made a poll. See other thread: http://www.cointalk.com/t209770/ -CB
Is it worth getting the acid-dated key date Buffalo Nickels? Thanks, -CB
I've come to understand that if a coin is considered a key date or "rare" (ex: 16-D Merc or 1877 IH), it gets a "grade bump" if slabbed by a...
Hi all, I recently bought a 1987 Prestige Proof Set (w/ COA and box) for cheap and am looking to resell it for profit since I have no desire to...
Is this IH cent I have proof-like, or an actual proof? There seems to be a strong cameo contrast: [ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH] Thanks, -CB
Couldn't help resist posting this link to an eBay BIN/obo listing for a III cent silver piece. The clash is extremely strong on both sides! Enjoy...
Besides their error/variety attributions which ANACS is known for, I've heard a lot of discussion saying that coins certified in ANACS slabs are...
Here's a couple of NEWPs I got of the good ol' bay. A 1912 Barber Dime and 1907 Indian Head Cent. I'm trying to decide if either was...
Does the exchange of feedback officially mark the end of the transaction? (Assuming both feedbacks were positive)
Hi all, Saw this on the web. I'm having a hard time determining whether Barbers are Cleaned/Dipped or in actual AU-BU condition. What do you...
Do you think close (i.e: halfway) FB 1945 Mercs would be worth investing in or be worth a premium -- whether large or small? I see one right now...
Does this coin exhibit FSB? I'm good at determining them on Mercs but on Roosies I'm not quite sure what NGC/PCGS are looking for to grant the...
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