Based on the photos it looks like a seriously nice coin. I’m not seeing any hairlines so it may pass at PCGS or NGC. Since it is white it is...
I don’t understand why someone would go through the effort to counterfeit a slab for such a poor quality fake, and to assign a proof cameo grade...
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Winner! I paid $408.
This coin caught my eye because of its toning. The Heritage photos don’t capture the luster very well. It looks great in hand and I don’t regret...
Here’s a recent type set upgrade that I couldn’t resist. 15D is a common date, PCGS guide for the grade is $425. CAC approved examples on...
There is also Shrewsbury, Mass. a couple towns over from me.
I wonder if it’s been to CAC? Something tells me that it failed...
I was just about to post a similar comment. I understand paying crazy money for gorgeous rainbow toning, and am willing to pay a premium for...
$1250. I’m really struggling with the toning...
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I know that Conder tokens were very popular collectibles in England around that time. The US was a young country with perhaps fewer people with...
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So if it’s a minor lamination or other planchet flaw does it get a straight grade or details grade, and if it’s more dramatic does it get...
I just joined a Russian numismatic forum and got involved in a discussion about planchet flaws, laminations and how they are addressed by NGC. I...
It’s actually the new nickel. Based on CPI data the buying power of a dollar at the beginning of the 20th century was around 25X what it is today.
After reading this thread I have a few thoughts on the issue: 1. In the event of a short to medium term blackout, I agree that cash would be...
@ddddd takes this round. I paid $282 on Heritage. I agree with @Lehigh96 about the originality being more of a selling point than the toning....
This is exactly why I prefer ancient coins in slabs, just like I also prefer modern coins to be slabbed. I'm not chasing a number grade, and...
Here’s an SLQ similar to a recent post but at a lower grade. I purchased it in August 2017. It has a hint of rainbow at the top of the obverse....
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