At what point do you expect to see a split grade instead of a net grade? If the reverse has cabinet wear to the VF30 level & the obverse is...
I like the Sheldon scale, but I think it's only a matter of time until a broader 100 point scale is adopted. Not only is a rating system out of 70...
Are those labeled as "Net MS64" or simply "MS64"?
So, I'm guessing $40 for a VF30 wouldn't be too bad?
The same reverse design appears on HK131 (one of the more common and inexpensive so- called dollars:...
So, both appear to be the medium motto variety?
Very cool. This is the one with the clashed "e" under the tail feathers, right? How much of a premium does this add? And would this be another...
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Well, they basically get a details grade. Except for gold, as it doesn't generally tarnish in salt water. Also, sometimes hoard discoveries...
Those are not particularly inspired designs, but I hate #1 the least. It would be nice if the innovation series actually implemented some...
Ms61 was my guess before seeing the reveal post. Love that design.
The Canadian gold coins in the Bank of Canada hoard were painful for Canadian collectors. Coins that had a 200-250% premium over melt dropped down...
Or, maybe "commissioned"? On a related note, the SS El Occidente was sunk on 4.13.1942. Maybe a survivor commemorated the date for some reason?...
As I continue to putaway some recent acquisitions, I was surprised to find that multiple sized mint marks occured at Denver & SanFran almost a...
I was thinking the WEC was an artist's initials, but the convoy desgnation makes sense too! Instead of "commemorate" might that be "commodore "?...
I didn't even notice the obverse til I was putting it away: [ATTACH]
How are you at reading script engravings? I recently picked up this 1943 walking lib that seems to have been someone's wartime memento. Problem...
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