Saving my pennies (snicker, snicker) for a better graded-example, but this was my Father's, so it literally is priceless to me. This was his 1st...
I'm partial to the '03 5-Mark, myself. Love some early German coins. Nice haul!
This may be a stupid question from a non-ancient collector: realizing these are extremely old coins, when the coins were struck, were they...
Unless it is 1796 25cent - which went for $3k at auction......
So, that's what a Cameo 1883 looks like - my God, what a nice looking coin. And I thought my PF66 was nice looking. :wideyed:
Nice! Question for the experts: do all of the Peace dollars have a weak reverse strike? So not impressed with the coin's design (the eagle's...
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Awesome - what a gorgeous patina. :happy:
MS67 RD/BN
While I know close to nothing about your collection (20th/21st century coins for me, thanks) - I can truly appreciate the passion and dedication...
Gorgeous, gorgeous coin, sir. :happy: Cheers.
I have a soft-spot for my 1913-S (Variety 2) - not the prettiest nickel, but she'll do for now. And, I love the rainbow toning on my...
This is why I love this site - I get introduced to so many different niches & sub-sets of numismatics here - so many educated & experienced...
Gorgeous cent - I have a 63RD, but no DDO. Well done! Cheers.
Very nice - but please tell me I am not the only one thinking that is one long a$$ tail on that lion!
Agree with the old cleaning/re-toned - we used to take butane torches and get the same results in HS chemistry class. ;-)
Magician's coin, perhaps? I have an Elizabeth 2pound with both sides (magic coin), like this:...
That sure would look great in my US Type Coin Collection book...just sayin'! ;-)
Gorgeous coin - there's something about the toning that makes me smile. Nice. Condition, IMO: worn, weak strike (as expected), MS64. A lovely...
Entry post. My latest Hobo - not a "true" Hobo (as it is more than likely mass produced and not hand carved), but I get a huge smile every time I...
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