Great start and some great reading, they'll both come in handy especially the PCGS book for all its different aspects in grading and counterfeit...
Now that's funny , a slab inside another slab and huge ones at that . ;)
And the Greeks and Romans made beautiful high relief coins with a hammer . ;)
I just noticed that die crack on the reverse , I love it .
I see a 63 , and a nice coin . But not worth sending it in .
A date is a little confusing for a noncollector , why not just add your initials to all your work like most artists .
Pauls list is a good starting off point that all should have . Another cheap series of books are the Redbook guide books on each series like...
It's a poorly executed commemorative as it was issued to commemorate the 100th birthday of the piece .
That's why I'm not a fan of his overstrike copies , it's because they have nothing for the layman to tell they're not real US pieces .
It's also what we show the world . It used to be made in America meant you were buying the best . Look at the other world mints like Canada and...
Me either , I'll have to rectify that !
Looks like the same old . http://mintnewsblog.com/2016/04/pans-tom-uram-nabs-first-photo-of-standing-liberty-quarter-centennial-gold-coin/ [IMG]
Also it's a really late die state as you can see by the top of the letters which may also play a part in it .
Looks like a hit on the bottom of your wide AM , from what I hear copper moves rather easily and that could be the explanation . But don't take my...
I'll go for the Mint just doesn't care about the serious collector when they know it will sell out anyways .
I agree with you 100% old friend , glad to see you posting again . :)
True , I collect Bust halves by Overton # and a die crack can help ID that Overton , but I wouldn't want a die crack listed just the Overton # and...
I really don't think it would make a difference unless it was a famous one such as the "spiked chin" 1/2 cent or any other in greater demand than...
BTW I'm waiting on $800 gold . ;)
Nice fake all right .
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