As the title questions recognition of the strike, I'll guess a Stanley #3 nail punch, in the warehouse, by the employee.
I'm jealous of your Carr collection. @dwhiz
Entry post 1859 Quarter. Thanks LordM.
I marked Paddymans reply of pareidolia best answer, because it is. Collecting nut is also right. It amazes me when multiple people tell someone...
Entry post for the Dinero. Thanks Lord M.
@Coins4Eli No need to call me out. I had already stated I went against the grain on this one. Great thing about open forum, we are able to have a...
I disagree with the consensus. I think a cleaned coin brings more (interested buyers /value) than a damaged coin. This is a great example of when...
The term raw refers to the coin not being graded and in a slab. All those Ike's are raw. I recommend moving your wares to the buy/sell section.
I disagree with the consensus. Given what you paid I would say yes, get them graded. Even among bullion collecters, raw, these sell higher than...
I disagree. I have been looking at coins for decades, and I still can't tell. I think some people just don’t see things the same as others. I...
Entry post. I'll throw my lot in for the 1900 Dinero. My wife has a collection of 1900 coins it would fit great in.
Spend them ! Put them into circulation.
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YMMV, but my experience, someone at ANACS has a stick where it doesn't belong. Anything I sent in a 2x2 came back with a less desired grade. While...
Science experiment. Soaked in copper sulfate. Then attempted brass. I've been wondering what became of that coin....
I'll add this, eBay has become a place where, if you are not willing to give the item away free, even pay for shipping out of your own pocket,...
This ! I have personally been burned severely with GSP. Many people don't know this, but eBay GSP, while classified as a third party entity,...
Nooo, not the dreaded PMD. How do I go about getting the correct photo? The "clash" evidence is only on the obverse side.
Can you elaborate please? It is indeed as you described. There is a complete lack of reeds. In fact the edge almost appears bulged compared to...
Thank you. Never too old to learn.
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