While looking at Denarii on ebay, I couldn't help but notice the huge number of low grade coins listed in the Ukraine. Are there really that many...
Not bad at all, I like it!
Anxiously awaiting pictures!
Yep, you did post it about 2:30 AM this morning.
Are you sure it was a mint set and not an aftermarket set of some kind? It looks a bit beat up for a mint set coin.
What things are you seeing that make you question it? A lot easier to help with more info!
I don't have that one...yet. I'll be looking forward to your opinions on it.
Very true! The 1883 no cents is one of the most affordable of the early V nickels. Of course there are some key dates that are quite valuable,...
Scratches are definitely damage. Not much value to dateless buffalo nickels unfortunately.
Post mint damage for sure!
It's your collection, so making your own rules is the way to go! I Started with type collecting, then wanted to specialize. I love New Jersey...
Very nice, are you going for a landscape Vermont or bust type? Very partial to the landscapes myself!
There are contact emails on their website, I would shoot the secretary an email. Forget about their forum, that is absolutely dead, but the email...
You are absolutely correct! The very nature of the manufacture of these type coins kind of rules out much original documentation! I may be...
I am pretty shocked that the ANA would have such an article, the author is completely confusing evasions and counterfeits. Even including...
Yes, that is from Crosby, been reading him for 40 years! There were some erroneous assumptions in the 19th century that the bungtown tokens...
I really like the Wood coinage. The Rosa Americanas were struck in halfpenny, penny and two pence coins for circulation, Hibernias were struck in...
There is an excellent article in the latest Journal of early American numismatics. Evasions were made during a short period in the last few years...
Ah, much more doable! I have a couple Massachusetts cents but need to get a half cent.
Nice, I really need to get a harp left!
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