PCGS graded this (XF40), considers chop marks a variety, and CAC stickered it. So... why does NGC call it "details"[ATTACH]
Noticing the value of the scratch that allowed Rich Strike into the Derby, I was thinking about this: An 1840D $2.50 quarter eagle graded AU50...
From time to time I've seen folks post some wonderful pics of their collections in a display format of one sort or another. I would love to see...
I am thinking that the variation between these two pieces, both type III double eagles from the same mint (Carson City) is interesting and perhaps...
This is great news. Over the last two years I sent several messages to NGC leadership complaining and explaining why I thought they made a big...
(note - posting this because only folks on this site would understand why this is exciting for me! haha) I sent five coins in last week and...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1872-cc-seated-liberty-dollar-Near-uncirculated-3150-minted-Very-Rare/163617982495?hash=item261864481f:g:AAkAAOSwufRcmtBl...
So... here are two quarter eagles, same mint, same year, same grade w CAC, same TPG (PCGS). Also happen to be the only two of this grade, year,...
Which would you prefer? An NGC holder without CAC or a PCGS holder one grade lower with CAC sticker. In this case there is actual market data,...
I recently obtained a rare gold coin (a Charlotte issue) in a PCGS holder graded VF35. Searching through old heritage auction records I found the...
Here's an example - an MS62 coin I've recently purchased but haven't had in hand yet. I was willing to pay a premium over the auction and price...
So, this coin is posted honestly as a die struck counterfeit on Collector's Corner. How do we know that it is what it is? And what does it mean...
I seldom buy raw coins but for a low price they are kind nice to have for the grandkids to actually hold in their hands. bought this one from...
I recently sent in five silver coins of moderate value to CAC and two came back with certification. The two that got it were a little surprising...
I'll start it with this interesting issue: An 1840 half dollar that was minted in New Orleans but doesn't have the "O" mint mark because it was...
For the very same coin, let's say an honestly circulated type one double eagle with great eye appeal (or consider your own type coin) - If you had...
Here's mine. I know that the obverse chop mark means "work" and is pretty common. Haven't seen another matching the reverse chop mark - yet. This...
(xf40) What do you think? [ATTACH]
Seeking opinions on what the likely history of this coin is? It's certified AU58 PCGS. Dipped and re toned? original surfaces? Something in...
The 1874 CC double eagle - many if not most have really bad obverse strikes (there seems to be one variety that has a better strike). I picked...
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