C.G. Brinker.
“So-Called Dollars” are a fascinating area of American numismatics. Struck to commemorate major expositions and other important events in the 19th...
“From time to time, the United States Mint considers implementing new designs on the coins in circulation. Historically, the Mint developed new...
Many of you probably remember my posts about the deal we did that included the 1895 proof set and other amazing goodies. Well, I decided that I...
I am HAPPY to be shown up! What an absolutely stunning piece!
Colonials are always fun and one of the most recognized and sought after is all the Massachusetts shillings. The "pine tree" variety is the most...
We placed it as a set with a collector. No way were we going to break it up!
I finally get to share this set we recently purchased! Long story short this set came in with the B Max. Mehl coins I've been posting lately....
Some of you may remember I posted the other week about a really neat half dollar in a B Max. Mehl envelope. This week I wanted to share my...
The Philippines became a US territory in 1902 after the Spanish-American War. As a territory of the United States a new currency was introduced in...
According to Wiley and Bugert: "We believe it to be the reverse image of a compass point "hole" temporarily on the working hub"
Recently we were fortunate enough to buy an OLD collection. When I say old, I mean over 100 years old. All of the coins were in old 2x2 envelopes,...
Neither had I, it was quite a shock as someone that considers themselves fairly well versed in early American history!
Recently, we bought a very neat collection with some very cool mint medals in it. This particular one I have never seen. From a Coin Week article...
We recently acquired and then immediately placed with a private collector this unique $3 piece. This "pattern" is really a die trial piece struck...
For anyone that was curious: #1 MS63 #2 MS64 #3 MS65 I've posted these pictures posing the same question on multiple forums across the...
I personally never grade from a photo. The coin has to be in hand. But as a thought experiment? Why not? People buy raw coins and slabbed coins...
A trio of Roanoke commemorative half dollars, one is a 63, one is a 64 and one is a 65....Can you guess which is which? All are graded by PCGS....
It is a very thin piece of cardboard or some other such packing material. The picture on the left is exactly as I found the coin when I popped the...
Hi all, My name is Russ and my intrepid co-worker and all around good egg @mikenoodle convinced me to finally join the forum. Some of you may...
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