A very interesting topic nonetheless, mint records and rumors from this era ( especially concerning proof coinage) seem to be more folk lore than...
Well, that's what the hillbilly on Pawn Stars claimed.... I DO recall reading that it was because of the new nickel alloy , and strike issues now...
Bonus round:AU53 I just caught an episode of Pawn Stars that had a 1867 rays PF 66 * cameo (I think ) mintage of 25, and supposedly they took...
Well, for $60 I'm really digging this puppy! It does appear to have the luster... I got $10 says it don't sticker, who wants in on the action? J/K...
I wish I could say it ain't so
I've seen better in 64 slabs Grader musta been hungover :joyful:
My image deciphering skills aren't the greatest, but I'm not seeing any luster ? If the mint bloom is strong I'll go 63, If not, then :eek:
Nice Early Anacs holder! @Insider was just touting how plenty O dealers have gotten straight grades outta the PCI red holders..... Wonder what his...
Present:phantom: Went to the Flea @5am then to work @ 9am. I'm drained:eek: They all look 're-punched 35 40 40 50 1868/8 58 [MEDIA]
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58 & 50 Final answer
That was a pretty Good read actually! I musta been banned when you posted that one:angelic: & thx 4 the link homer
Thats just another reason why some collectors (myself included) actually prefer Anacs to the other 2.... I've seen more accurately graded slabs in...
@Paddy54 You knew it all along huh??? Did u make a thread about hand-cut serifs on these? If u did I'm sorry I missed it? The serifs actually...
:woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot: Sonuvamothalessgoat !!!!! I did it !!!! :cigar::cigar::cigar::cigar::cigar::cigar::cigar:
Your wife will take comfort in knowing Rick is gonna foot the bill for this one.Now where is Rick? You pull his teeth and hes, harmless as a heal...
Yea .What was the: story about the purchase price?
As an aside, the PCI labels/Inserts can really produce some beautiful toning on coins. I've seen or owned some real eye candy over the years in...
Uh oh Rick, it appears your check book is in danger all the sudden.... :woot: How do you like your crow? Grilled? Marinated in seasoning in the...
The heck with this, I'm gettin outta here b4 the cops show up and start hauling people off to jail.....
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