But why? Why make such a minor alteration - damaging a coin - for no real visible benefit? What was the likely motivation?
"Gussied Up!" "Ornateified!" (I have no idea, but this is fascinating)
My security plan is threefold - 1. Hugh Wood Insurance (through ANA); 2. Very few people know I collect coins; 3. Locking, inconspicuous metal...
Yes, their specimen has a really nice reverse (see below) from their comments on same, "The obverse bust was cut shallow in the die and so was...
Colonial Era Spanish Charles IV, 8 Maravedis, 1803, NGC Fine Details. It has environmental damage but still a neat piece in my view and I like...
From the University of Notre Dame - "Little is known about this unusual token that dates from 1787. The obverse is quite similar to a bust left...
You're welcome and I'm glad you found that little Swedish 25 Ore I tucked in the back of the book as a surprise. I thought that was fun.
Cheers to that! And it's a lot prettier than my 1860-S quarter that I paid about the same for that will never get a bean! Congratulations! [ATTACH]
My photos have improved tremendously since I started using this technique. I now can usually get a focused decent picture with enough snaps. I...
D'oh I said 12 and it's obviously 9, thank you for the reminder Lord M. Me count better today. Happy Superbowl Sunday sports fans!
"My pressshhhhh-ussssss, my preesshhhh-ussss!" [strokes the Lord Marcovan elongated penny] (actually I have two, thanks Rob!)
Some years ago I saw someone here post some Lighthouse Albums with Encap slab pages and I thought that was a really attractive way of storing and...
That was fun - I actually sent out coins to a couple of the "runner ups" just for fun. It was nice to see how much support you got in the contest...
2 new Standing Liberty Quarters to upgrade my top set the 1927-S V20 was a relative bargain (given that these are scarce and pricey) and is a step...
Fire! Fire cleanses all!!!! (I endorse the Turtle Wax lens polish idea - I'd give rte's ideas a try too)
I've got the free Coinoscope app downloaded on my phone, though I haven't tested it yet. I don't think it shows value, I got it mostly for...
1798 Large Cent - old ANACS holder asserting AG details Net FR2 grade with corrosion. $50 with free shipping, I may have overpaid, but I was...
Of course you have a sophisticated adjustable solution - I have crumpled newspaper. I love those double wide Intercept slab boxes though.
Sometimes if the price is low, I'll take a flyer on bad picture auctions. What I look for is a reputable seller (good feedback) with, hopefully,...
Thank you, yes, I need to borrow your magic wallet where my money gets bigger overnight! Do you have money gnomes or how does that work? ;) Hee!
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