That last set of pictures really shows the difference between weak strike and strong strike. Maybe I missed something, but I can not get past the...
Yep - that is so true. For me(and the series I collect) the key was reading what the best strike features were - to look for those. Probably...
My dealer offers melt value - I won't say it is exactly melt since I am not sure. First I would search for any key dates that may need to priced...
Not sure coin collecting is floundering - but if you like bullion plenty have people have to told me to buy gold and silver. According to them...
PS - by the way this 1871 reminds me of a "questionable" color coin or two I have. Not saying it is, but something about the surfaces makes me...
See this link for pcgs answer. At the bottom of the page is a pcgs answer. I think when you look at graded examples you can see coins with the...
I recommend getting some grading books like the ANA Grading Guide. Yes - weak strikes can go into high MS grades. One of the reasons not all...
My credit union did not have any the last time I asked - but I will certainly check with them again this week.
LOL - I have not found a 2009 cent yet. I keep looking, but no luck yet.
Okay - note to self; don't buy a bag of wheaties from APMEX. This reason alone is why I have not taken the chance myself.
One of the reasons I recommended you look at heritage to me I would have to see the coin in hand. If it was a light cleaning the 2500 might be...
Just too hard to tell from your pictures. I think this is certainly MS - 64 or 65 - but I do no think a 66. Morgans are tough to grade with...
Yep - ag-3. Nice plain example - a couple of digs, but nice little coin.
Just like speedy mentioned - I have yet to see someone use gloves. All seem to hold the coins by the rims. And like Ruben I have dropped coins -...
Sounds like you had a good time and learned a lot. I agree about coins in hand versus pictures. I really only have one local dealer - so I do buy...
Nice coin!
Cool find - I just got a one cent from Barbados here. It is kind of fun to get something different every now and then.
Nice coins on the 1831 I would go VF30 to 35. I like it better than the 1829 - which I agree with your assessment. The 1829 has what looks like a...
I recommend going to heritage and checking auction results. The prices are all over the board - plus you can compare the coins to get an idea of...
I do not remember a commemorative from that year like that. Can you get some pictures? I am wondering if it is just a silver round.
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