I grade it as F details, cleaned, due to the hairlines on the obverse.
You don't have to be a 3-cent expert to answer your questions: 1. I see no evidence of a cud anywhere on this coin. The coin is quite attractive,...
Do you prefer St. Gauden's or Liberty Head? If you are just buying for bullion, common date 61-63 Liberty Heads are going to be your best bet -...
I am buying for Type. And luckily, the 7070 Type set (on the NGC Registry) doesn't get quite that insane with the subtypes. It just has the major...
I wouldn't. But then, I don't collect sample slabs.
At the recent FUN show, I dropped this coin off at our hosts for a crossover. It is a stunning, black and white cameo contrast, DMPL dollar graded...
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I personally consider everything before the Fall of Rome to be ancient. After that its the Dark Ages/Medieval. But the line gets hazier when you...
Nope. It is a 1980.... D. This coin has stunning black and white cameo contrast with deep mirrors, and you'd think it was a proof. But its not.
I'm really surprised this didn't make news at the FUN show. I noticed he wasn't there, but didn't probe any further. The guy was definitely an...
Doesn't have a date, but minted around 1550: [IMG]
Ten points to whoever can accurately guess the date of this coin: [IMG]
I was going to say 53/55. This is a very attractive coin - I like the color on the reverse.
Looks sneezed on. Sorry. I don't like the spottiness of the toning.
Nope. Its worth about 50 cents.
I see no evidence of a MAD on that coin.
Thank you for the compliment - I am glad you are enjoying the book. I don't really want to get into a discussion of that topic here (that...
I won 2 copies in the NGC weekly Trivia game. Sold one, kept the other. It is a fantastic book - if you are seriously interested in Mercs, this is...
I tend to be very literal. Its a character flaw.
Yes. I have a chapter on surfaces, including several different types of cleaning and how the appearance changes. I also have a chapter that...
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