This is an example of why the label and grade on the slab matters. People who say that the grade stated on the slab is "only and opinion and does...
Through the years dealers buy up whole collections to get the coins they want. The coins that don't fit into their marketing or image plans can...
The 1796-7 Draped Bust, Small Eagle half dollar was the last coin I needed to complete my half cent through non gold dollar type set. It's very...
That is not totally the point. When a grading service puts a grade on a coin, it placed a floor value on the piece, at least for some collectors....
Yes, today the government puts the date and mint mark on the edge of the dollar coins. I think that is totally silly. I can see where you might...
Well, that’s true. Rim nicks, and especially filed edges can really sneak up on you. Some people use certain types of holders to hide them.
I collected the half cents by Cohen variety in the 1980s. It was a lot of fun, but after a while you hit a wall and can’t go any further with...
The OP coin is at least an AU-50. This one is in an NGC EF-40 holder. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I bought this coin with the old ANACS papers circa 1982....
My father'a birth year coin. It made it easy for me to remember. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] My mother's birth year coin. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here is the piece I bought as a "VF" in the 1960s. The trouble was, these coins did not sell well even back then. So the grading them easy to make...
I only voted "3." The coin is over graded by at least 5 points going by sharpness alone. Beyond that, the darker areas are corrosion. While it's...
The short answer is that the silver interests from the western states were trying to get the Federal Government to use up more silver to support...
The concept of die states and the way that the amount of time that a die has been used effects the finished coin is something that intermediate...
Sorry, but I would not want those pieces. I’d be concerned about the corrosion continuing, and I would never be pleased with them. It’s reason why...
I like these Proofs. I gave it an 8. I am not sure about the “R&B.” Looks more like a Brown to me.
I gave it a 7. It’s a nice, well circulated coin with no defects. As an old time grader, I’d be inclined to call it a choice VG, but times have...
Since the VF price is about half of the AU price, according to the Grey Sheet, it looks like you can’t get hurt. HOWEVER, as the others have said,...
All the quotes I got from a dealer at the shows were very high. That’s why I passed.
Hi Even, If it’s a Matte Proof coin, it’s a problem. These sets were made with Brilliant Proof coins only, Brilliant Proofs were all the mint...
Sorry, when the toning turns black, it’s at its final stage and has gone to far.
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