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PLEAAASE – don’t anyone say the Maria Theresa taler. It is always described as “the most beautiful coin in the world”, but I just don’t see it....
I agree. It appears raised, so the obvious guess is die crack or gouge.
I got one just as severe at a fast food joint in Conecticut several years ago. My best circulation find, I think. Mine is what the call an...
It’s not one of mine, but there are thousands of coins floating around on at least two continents with various counterstamps thanks to me. If...
Now THAT'S what I call SERVICE! I hope they recalled all the other nickels that day to make sure none slipped into circulation. We don't need...
Let this be a lesson to us all. We want new designs and even wish the old Buffalo nickel could return for good. However, it is not just the...
The gold set was illegal in the US for many years, until private ownership of gold was legalized by Gerald Ford.
You ordered business strikes and you got business strikes. The mint will not guarantee a certain grade. I have not seen these in person yet - it...
French franc coins could be exchanged for euros up until last month. Therefore, they have only recently become worthless. I am not aware that...
I want to retract my previous advice about trying to get the coin an even tone. I agree - that stripe is a great story, and since the coin is...
I’ll give an alternate opinion. The coin is already solidly circulated. If it were me, I would rub it a few times each day – but just with your...
Here is a story about us (as a hobby, not any of us personally, as far as i know): http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/03/08/auctioned.dime.ap/index.html
I have to laugh at this thread when I remember the "good old days". Your confirmation was your cancelled check, there were strict ordering...
1960?? Look for some 55 double dies, also.
I would not say bad, as such. But definitely different from the other German mints. This goes back to the pfennigs, as well. If you show me a...
BTW - it is a crapshoot - but some of those old toned coins from rolls can bring quite a premium.
Ahaaaaa. The old Eastie Berlinmint explains why the quality of the A coins is noticably different. Also, can you order sets from each mint...
Heck, I get business strikes in chnage here in Germany thatlook lie proofs. As for foreign packaging, I think the US MInt has been a leader in...
Yup, someone brushed a big sweaty finger against that coin. The fingerprint is either there or it isn’t. If anything, keeping them sealed will...
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