It's a C-3, the most common variety for the that year. The 8 in the date is actually two punches of the 0 from the denominator on the reverse....
It's important to keep in mind that the coin market is based on preference, and this preference can and will change over time. What collectors...
I think most of the time, the actual precipitating event is auction results. I believe those price guides are at least loosely based on prices...
Or watch one of those Mecum car auctions on TV, or the chasing classic cars when he tries to auction. You can sometimes see the behind the scenes...
You are pretty much correct. If you consign a coin you can then bid on it in the auction and if you win you pay the full hammer price plus the...
My understanding of most major auction house, coins included, is they can bid on their own account, it's up to the auction house. So yes, you may...
i see 1942, no three in there.
Just curious, have you checked the edge for a raised portion, or ridge which goes around the circumference of the coin? I agree that the mint at...
nope, it's PMD.
I like all large cents :) But I really like the ones with enough detail to attribute. Coin in such low grade with no surface problems always...
So true, I saw one of the large copper dealers pull out his copy of Grellman's Die Varieties of United States Large Cents except you could not...
Probably not, because it's a multilevel deception. The antique dealer is giving him a good deal because he thinks he is encouraging a young...
Agreed, do not try to remove the gunk yourself. NCS may be able to help conserve it, but leave that to someone with experience. Very nice coin...
Simple, at least in theory. You must have an edge over other people. The term comes from poker, but it applies here as well. Your edge could be...
I'm with you, and I got to some of the larger shows as well. Honestly I find the sheer number of coins available on ebay to be great. Yes, a lot...
That is an S-267, blunt 1 with the leave in the middle of D in UNITED. I would grade it 5 net 3, with average to ave- condition. I think book...
While I think this hypothetical is a little different from the half cent situation, I understand where you are coming from. The fact of the...
I'm will step out on a limb and say I don't see anything wrong with this. He bought a coin and then sold it for a higher price. In an auction...
I use completed auctions, both ebay and major auctions houses, as a guide. I also have a price guide specific to the area of coins I collect, but...
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