I understand the point, and I'm not quibbling as I could care less what they call it. But it would be nice to at least see some consistency. The...
Yes - the 2006 sets, and all future mint sets, will have the satin finish. The mint announced this at the same time that they announced the satin...
Pics like this one make me wonder if they are honest pics. Those dark spots Speedy mentioned - they could easy be frost breaks just like those you...
When signature slabs first came out they were a hot item, people were buying them up at substantial premiums. But it didn't last too long. Pretty...
I see at least 2 scratches and likely 3 - I would pass. Your comment about the graded coins - you say they look dull. Have you seen any of the...
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2005 was the 20th year of issue for the coins - count 'em up starting with '86. But I agree with you - it's a marketing ploy. The thing that...
I certainly don't agree with the coin dealer. We had a discussion about this not too long ago, most seemed to think the spots were the result of...
Yes they do - if the coin meets the standard.
Howdy Rob - Welcome to the Forum !! Value depends on the mint mark and the condition or grade of the coin. But at the least it is worth it's...
I'm going to agree, looks like a Proof.
You say you are not concerned with the coins going up in value - what about them going down in value ? I ask that because the coins you are...
I recommend Coin World and Numismatic News - issued weekly. The paper they are printed on is like a newspaper but the format is that of a...
You won't for a bit yet. The mint made the announcement live at a collectors forum.
I don't think that one would get the PL - I'd say 64.
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For several days now I have been watching to see who would be the first to bring this subject up - but since nobody has - I may as well. In...
Yup, that's exactly what they are.
Ordinarily I'd say it was struck slightly off center. But then Bill or Mike or somebody would come along and correct me and say it was struck...
Same thing I was gonna say Mik.
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