I had let Conder know about the date of these a few years ago as well as a few other minor tweaks or corrections to previously published date...
The OGHs and rattlers are routinely broken out for shots at upgrade. Of the 120-or so coins that I have submitted to CAC from my own collection,...
I’m not a historian of TPG holders and slab generations, but I have been around the hobby-industry continuously for the last two decades or so and...
Terrific post. I would suggest you add Keith Davignon's fantastic work on counterfeits titled Contemporary Counterfeit Capped Bust Half Dollars.
One of the problems with using Breen is that there is a cloud cast over so much good data. In other words, one has to almost know ahead of time...
I would not recommend a purchase of Breen's Encyclopedia. I realize some may view that statement as numismatic heresy, but it's just the truth....
That appears to be a die clash in the right obverse field and the blunt area by Ms. Liberty's toes looks to be the top of an ear of corn from the...
Exactly. One out of ten might engage you if you ask them if they need help, would like to see anything or just generally say hello. I typically...
That's pretty darn cool.
Definitely.:(
What do you mean by high grade? If it's MS64 then there are likely upwards of a million or more raw, but if you mean MS67FBL then that number...
I would suggest a safe deposit box. However, if you must keep them in your attic I would then urge you to make certain that the attic floor does...
Most any coin shop will have such coins, on occasion, but I think you have something more specific in mind. I am a long time Barber collector...
If you have a really large number of coins to be certified at one time then you can negotiate a pedigree name on the insert. However, this must...
The Red Book is your friend.
You've started two threads with images of coins for sale on ebay from two different sellers and have asked for grading and/or surface advice....
This thread seems like a rant instead of a question. There are a multitude of reputable dealers to buy from, so why would you engage in angst for...
It's a shame that the coin has been cleaned as harshly as it has since it also possesses a goodly amount of meat. I'd have to agree that it has...
"Estate auction" is a phrase that I find misused and abused as much as "rainbow toning". Truly, I have seen first-hand that many local auctions...
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