Yikes, I wonder what an MS-68 will go for!
Doug, I never knew you were a deep-sea diver. Where was this wreck, and did you find it yourself?
I don't know where you keep coming up with these coins, Eduard, but you always have beauties to show us. I make it a point to always view your posts!
Signing up for this thread, I also would like to know how to remove the mineral oil. Also, was the coin totally immersed in the oil, or just coated?
I was perusing Heritage when I came across this 1955 cent, MS 67: http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=29021&Lot_No=21020 My...
When I worked in Philly, I used to go over to Philly Stamp & Coin during lunch.
My wife just called, the lawyer called my father-in-law, and told them they neglected to give him another box filled with coins and certificates....
Gret info Dave, thanks. By the way, where in Mass. are you? I grew up in Medford.
Actually, I was going on hearsay alone when I first posted. The only explanation I have for the 1872 was the 1877 Mexican dollar I described (I...
You got me there, Hobo, what am I looking for?
UPDATE: Well, I finally got to take a look at the contents of the suitcase my father-in-law found in his mother's attic. While it's not exactly...
I have had pretty good luck with www.raykomkacoins.com
I'd like to see that '37 also, keep us posted!
The star is added if NCG determines a coin has exceptional eye appeal or characteristics that distinguish them from other coins of the same grade.
It's a variety on the 1955 Franklin Half. A probable die clash makes Franklin appear to have buck teeth....
How in the world did you ever pull off that one??
Hontonai, good to have you back! Where have you been?
What guide are you using to reference these nickel varieties? The Cherry Picker's Guide?
The VDB stands for Victor David Brenner, the designer of the Lincoln cent. As far as a glossary of numismatic terms, the PCGS website has this:...
My bust, meant to say MS-65. Remember, it's my first guess, so the odds are astronomical it's wrong!
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