I recently obtained a rare gold coin (a Charlotte issue) in a PCGS holder graded VF35. Searching through old heritage auction records I found the...
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So, were the knives used as money as well?
Why are they called "knife" coins?
Ok, while I get the concern of exposing what we collect to the general public I also find that because of those concerns no one but me ever sees...
One of the stars of my 1840 Mint collection. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Toothpaste works very nicely - and will remove scratches too. Toothpaste is a good polish to use on anything that might be sensitive to...
Recently obtained. Coin is as good in hand as in pics. I like when the toning is even between sides [ATTACH]
Ahh, that's helpful. I can see that. It has luster, but not extremely. The only coin I have to compare it to is an MS64 Morgan that's also...
So, hmm - back to the original coin (attached here) a question - I have this in hand now and it is just as good as the pictures, maybe a little...
I agree that CAC doesn't mean much on lower cost coins - but I send them in sometimes if I'm sending others - while it wouldn't be worth doing for...
You got that! Hopefully not is right.
I only know that compared to most other coins from the O mint and this date it's a gem (not literally a gem, just in comparison the usual :))....
Here's an example - an enigma of sorts - and perhaps an opposite case. I obtained this a number of years ago for a price that was about 2/3 of...
Stumping for the seller? Haha, just kidding. Yes, if I like it hand I will hope for a "sticker."
Ah, but that 1829 bust coin you use as an icon is super lovely! What denomination is it?
Yeah, I can see that! That's beautiful.
Thank you - perspectives much appreciated. For the posted coin - after deducting shipping and credit card fees (which I consider a buyers...
Here's an example - an MS62 coin I've recently purchased but haven't had in hand yet. I was willing to pay a premium over the auction and price...
I hear that show is heavily scripted. That would answer a lot of the questions regarding the coin, where it came from and what it was supposedly...
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