I guess that depends on your perspective. I always figured that even if a coin only cost me 50 cents and I wanted it in my collection then it was...
A fake ? No, but it's not the same either. There is a huge difference between missing edge lettering and weak edge lettering.
The reason ebay can sometimes get better prices is because a whole lot of the buyers there don't have a clue about what they are buying.
I think the real question is why do people continue to use 2x2's period. The glue on self-adhesive type is harmful, the staples on other type is...
Don't feel bad, hardly anybody can. Even the experts have a hard time with those.
It's a conder token - 1791 Hampshire Portsmouth Halfpenny Condor Token D&H #89 OBVERSE: A helmeted bust to right. SR. BEVOIS SOUTHAMPTON....
A one per date set means that you can have any 1 coin of a given date and any mint to qualify. The other set requires all dates, all mints.
It makes sense that a blank would be a different color and toning. The struck coins have a protective coating to help keep them from toning. A...
No, it does not - at least as far as the grading standards in lower MS grades. In high MS grades, say 67 and up, yes it can detract from the grade.
S - F 15 and P - F 12.
Incorrect. When a coin is struck the design is not just on the surface - it goes all the way through the coin. So even with a lamination the...
Inspiration huh ? Well, how 'bout these -
OK, I'll be more blunt. That seller over-grades and over-prices just about everything. I would not buy from him even if his were the ONLY auctions.
It would be wise to steer clear of that auction.
No they do not publish them. Yes there are quite a few people who have assembled partial grading sets on their own. I say partial because I have...
Then hopefully you realize that the prices they list are 30% - 50% too high.
Not quite, an impaired clad Proof would be worth less than a dollar. Even if silver it would be worth less than $5.
There is something else that you need to consider David - the spread. For example, if you were to go buy an ASE today at $14 - if you took it back...
It appears to be a lamination error which were quite common for the series.
Never really said they did, poor wording on my part - but I do appreciate the clarification ;)
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