How many of you will be searching rolls over the holidays? Last week I "ordered" $1,000.00 face in half dollars and $300.00 face of cents from my...
Additionally, that coin looks like it was polished!
Very interesting read. It is sort of an answer to the big philosophical question: "where did we come from?" from a gold coin's perspective!...
Great essay. Thank you for sharing it.
Here is another picture of the entire coin. The lighting makes it look darker than it really is. [IMG]
I found this the other day in a collection of old cents. It looks like the "2" in the date is what I termed "fancy". Is this something done at...
What is the evidence of old cleaning? I am still trying learn the tell-tale signs (especially on copper/bronze). Thanks for the help guys.
I would greatly appreciate any opinions on the grade of this Lincoln cent. Do you think it has been cleaned? I welcome all suspicions on this...
Belongs to the owner.
I'm a collector. I will admit I do buy for profit also. All the profits are used to buy more coins...
I see what you mean by struck through grease. The lettering has very little detail/relief. If it really is it would be the first I have seen!...
My heat stopped beating for an instant when I read that article! That is so exciting I can hardly imagine that happening....
Thanks for the interesting post!
That is one heck of a nice collection! Thanks for sharing it.
Happy birthday!
I use Carlisle's Collector Assistant. The edition is several years old but it meets my needs. I think the interface is a little less user...
Every time you post another, it makes me want another.... LOL
The first picture you posted makes the coin look very "grainy". In your later photos I see how the others think it is a worn die.
Thanks so much everybody. I will take it all into consideration when I buy my next batch of supplies.
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