I got this coin not long ago for very little. It looks to be ordinary currency but in hand is so sharply struck that it appears specimen. Well...
Indeed, and these are the general case. However, many coin that I have reported on have MUCH more limited initial mintage with minuscule survival...
Here is another 1953 English reverse, or is it? [ATTACH] But, wait a second as it only weighs 2.59 gms Obverse: [ATTACH] Split...
I got this coin just recently: [ATTACH] Well, it does weigh 2.59 gms and is approximately 23 mm. in Diameter. Wait, what does the...
Yay!!! The 1957 S a bit better date in the Lizzie series...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Really more than prooflike, at least according to DNW, etc.
I wish I had a better picture, esp of the second See next post.
I was hoping more would take an interest in this post, but such is life. Anyway, these two coins are what Davies has under his catalogue #1285,...
Here’s a hint: one you will not find even in ESC, but there is something similar about these. Nebulous enough?
Well, in short I will tell you that is not the case ( they are not Maundy).
Here are a couple of threepences that may or may not be something special - the TPG also may have had an issue: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Really great matte surfaces that shimmer!
PS - Razz, I can tell you that one nice method I have finally figure out of restoring copper nickel coin surfaces is soak and/or tamping with dye...
Yes, you are quite correct in these points. I am not a dealer so in a way rather like these coins being somewhat quiet - they are affordable,...
Here is one of the native Panamanian designs on a mere uncirculated (U) coin, and love the design but really there are so many[ATTACH] :
Yes, very much so and why some sources including NGC will occasionally list these as matte proof. There seem to be at least two types of Finnish...
Yes. Interestingly, the RM actually used FM dies to strike some of the Caynan Islands proof set coins in 1986 and 1987.
The thing is they really were in terms of the quality and execution of engraving, strike and end product. I would challenge presentations such as...
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As a longtime collector of Franklin Mint coins, and especially currency strikes for circulation, I’ve gotten tired of all the negativity that...
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