BTW, do you prefer images being posted vs. links? I use links mostly for the dial-up users. But are there that many anymore?
From what I've seen, the two 19th century nickel 5-cent series (Shield and Liberty V) have never been widely popular with collectors. Don't know...
I have a different way of thinking. I would fill the 4 holes with AU or better coins (the 34-S alone will cost you $400). THEN I would go back and...
After a short vacation and correcting some technical problems (focus and scratched slabs) I'm back with my "dog and pony" show. Plus I think they...
0 for 6 on the earlier Classic Head dates (1809-1811). And the only half cent I have older than that (a Draped Bust) is in my type set.
A second light positioned at about 5-6 o'clock would take care of a lot of that shadow difficulty.
Since this topic has popped up a couple times recently, here's an example of one I just did: Before: [IMG] After (notice many scratches...
I use Novus Plastic Polish. Kit comes with 3 bottles: Cleaner/Shiner, Fine Scratch Remover and Heavy Scratch Remover This topic has been...
Ooooooooo, nice. It's not something I ever thought of adding to my type set. Just completely missed them. I'll have to think about this. I like...
And that's not the only difficulty I have with that listing. When I have to keep scrolling and scrolling and scrolling to find out what is being...
Thanks for the compliments. I seem to be doing well with photographing copper coins. I started on my silver and most of the results are okay....
I haven't found and definitive reason. No known historical reason for just 12 stars. All sources I've seen just chalk it up to a Mint error.
I'm not sure yet whether this is lost or not, but I think so. It's too big for me not to have found for the last 15 years or so. I had a full...
Oh, yeah. NGC does charge S&H. Look at their submission form and you'll see how to calculate the amount. I believe they have the form online at...
Ooooooooooo, nice! Something not often seen by the average collector.
This is strictly an opinion, not fact, but this is how I would approach your question. Airtites are very good but I suspect not perfect. If the...
And toning can be so dark that the TPGs won't grade a coin. They are concerned that something may be hidden under the toning. You end up with a...
Just a not so minor point. My #1 collection is a type set. I don't have the time to learn all the series involved. A quick count has me dealing...
It's been a while since I added to my collection. Here's the latest goodie. I'm working on a business strike Classic Head half cent set. The...
I agree. Start with the metric system. And end with the metric system. Forget about the English system altogether. Most of the world doesn't use...
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