Pretty much my entire childhood coin collection is a bone pile. Even my 1968 Proof Set which is worth only $2 more than I paid for it became...
How do you explain the doubling of the mint mark? The mint mark is punched after the die is produced which means this must be strike doubling....
What kind of camera? What is the zoom power (e.g. 3X, 10X, etc)? Are you using a special lens?
Sorry, didn't see yours first. Seems like we all got the same email and had the same reaction to it.
[IMG] Best idea yet! Encapsulate unopened mint boxes! Then no one would ever see the coins that they would sell for at least 10 times the normal...
I've been dismayed that PCGS persists in their First Strike and First Day of Issue nonsense. They still offer First Strike designation for First...
What are PGM's?
I'm with you on this. I think it's a really dumb idea. I realize there are people who care if something is first day of issue, but WHY?
I like to keep an open mind, but is there any way PCGS can tell if a coin is "first day of issue" and is there any reason why anyone should care?...
Got it. That can be very difficult to see on ebay especially when the seller has thousands of total feedbacks.
I'm not familiar with toolhaus. What is the added value over just looking people up on ebay's feedback? This seller was remarkable. I didn't...
I think it's cool, also. Any idea why people did this to coins?
You should see the 1/2 oz. platinum eagles in the 10th anniversary set. They say $50 and they're each worth about $1,000.
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stainless, I think you are referring to the American Silver Eagles which are 0.999 silver and were first made in 1986. They are dollars, though,...
I've found this link to be very useful. GDJSMP's list of trustworthy online coin dealers. http://www.cointalk.org/showthread.php?t=14152
Just hit the "Supersize" link at the top of the listing and it will take you right ot the pictures.
That's important information. I have a Canon EOS Rebel with a 135mm zoom which gives me more like a 3X zoom. I think it's the high-powered zoom...
Just don't turn on the stove while you're using it! Amazing pictures. What kind of camera and lens are you using? (Nice coin, too)
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