Here's the caveat, they were privately minted during the gold rush. With the demand, these companies accommodated with all various sizes of gold...
There's lots of California fractionals that sell around the $50-60 range. It's definitely an affordable gateway into gold even though it's the...
While it was cleaned and possibly dug up (due to the porosity), it's still a nice Newcomb variety with the repunched date.
The surfaces seem...artificially bright and mirror like. Almost like what the surfaces of a gold foiled chocolate is. Not saying it's a...
I agree, that lion vignette is very pretty.
I like that die clash, good stuff!
I'm particularly fond of the Avon counterstamp.
It is extremely tough to gauge from these photos. I'll try to image some that aren't so dark. From what I can see through a scope, there are no...
Whoa SPP, jumped on that one quickly!! You might have to indulge us on how much something like this commands in the open market.
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Here's a couple of my own that I've found searching bags and bags and bags and bags of wheat cents. From mild to wild, here we go! [ATTACH]...
And a nice low mintage half cent to round it up! 1832 Classic Head 1/2 cent 51k mintage [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here's a few new type coins to add to the 7070. 1831 Capped Bust Quarter B-3 R5 [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 1875-S Seated 20 cent Common RPM [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Another day, another mid-Atlantic national acquisition. PCGS VF35 1929 $100 Baltimore, right margin is trimmed mighty tight. Interesting story,...
I saw this in a dealer's case a couple days ago and I just got around to imaging it. I wanted to get your guys' opinion on what you think...
That's a monster, and SPP is right. Depending on what these were originally packaged in, they make the difference in what hues of tone you get....
Two great guys to make sure we all don't get served our spam and eggs. Way to step up gentlemen!
Hey now, mail carriers love their football, golf, and nascar too!
I agree John, the clashed rays showing through the links are so much more dramatic. And I like the original look that coin has, been through a...
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