You and I were thinking along the same lines which is why I asked before I tried to answer your question. But you didn't realize it. Either way no...
OK, then why are you placing the text on top of the coins ? This only makes it harder for anyone to try and help you.
There is also something else you should do before you pay any attention to a current high bid or realized auction price on ebay - consider the...
Gonna getcha for that :D
Let me ask you this - where, specifically, did you get those pictures ?
It always amazes me why people think it is so easy to make money collecting coins. Let me tell ya - it's not. Of all the things in the world that...
I never said otherwise. I merely used them as examples to make my point. That being, that coin dealers undeservedly take a bad rap because...
He's correct, the difference is that silver is turned into something else, silver oxide or silver sulphide, when it tones. But you'd need an...
Wise guy :rolleyes: You're welcome Bruce ;)
Howdy Spiderblues - Welcome to the Forum !! Grading coins from pics is difficult, especially scans because they wash out the luster. But I will...
To an extent I readily agree with that. But when it comes to design - then the mint has a say. The mint determines what the design will look like,...
I agree - you called it right on.
Maybe $2 - AU53.
Well cw I'm kinda like the "bad penny" - I'm always around. Hope Roy doesn't see that :D I will gladly send you an email next time - count on it ;)
Yes, but I have also seen a great many of them sell for under $500, both slabbed and raw. You can't base the value of a given coin on the highest...
I'd say it's the result of some type of cleaning, no idea what though - Dan may well be right. I would also say it is not uncommon to see this...
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Mintage numbers for both Proof and business strike are listed in the Red Book by the way.
CT is correct. The Mint's page that list mintage numbers for the business strike eagles has the correct numbers. The sales page however does not.
Very true samjimmy - I have always advocated doing exactly that. But - you had better be able to properly and accurately grade coins yourself or...
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