Same thing with red copper in albums. They start turning brown and start growing spots.
I have been using a program called Coin Elite for many years. You can buy the updated prices about twice per year. The prices are pretty close to...
I have found that albums are a poor choice for proofs. The cardboard dust create spots and the slides can hairline the coins.
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Can you prove your cost basis if the IRS questions your tax return? Has anyone here had to deal with the sell of coins on your tax return?
The get rich stuff has gave too many false hope. Many of those come to coin forums and get mad when they get the real truth. Next is the US Mint....
There are collectors of counterfeit coins and some are worth more than the real thing. I don't believe they can be sold on Ebay.
It may still have some value if it is counterfeit.
You might want to check each coin for mint marks. It's common to find coins that are in the wrong holes. The 1896 and the 1898-S half dollars are...
Nice find.
Really nice. AU-55 looks right but maybe 58 now.
Well said. I think it's toning and acetone will not help. I would not mess with the coins. Dipping the coins would take away some or all of the...
Yes and the best in my opinion. You hold the slab in one hand and nip off the edges. At some point the top and bottom of the slab will be free....
Pretty coin. I would have bought it.
It's a series that most wish they had started collecting many years ago. Today it's tough for the young folks to jump in.
I'll go with 35.
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