Well, I'll display my ignorance and ask is the crud on the gate, in the eye and ear of Contantine and in front of the bust how this coin is...
How can this 1953 (VS2010) Nepal 20 Paisa be identified as either an original strike or as a restrike? (KM# 738)
When a commemorative coin is issued in both silver and another metal, Krause often lists a weight for the silver coin but not the other. Can one...
This 1/2 mark seems to have nice luster but it has some scratches. Does that make it AU or worse harshly cleaned?
Here is an 1804 Russian 5 Kopeks. The thing weighs 51 grams! (Almost 2 USA silver dollars!) It is over 42 mm in diameter! Does anyone know...
A freind of mine has a 1955 Doubled Die that he has for sale on ebay. It's pretty nice but it shows corrosion though. I told him he should...
If you'd like a great read at a great price, I suggest the "Experts Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins" by Bowers. It is available...
I post a Rhino in support. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100113/od_nm/us_hippopotamus Post your animal coin to support the escaping hippo!
What grade would you give this coin?
After reading all that I can find here about corrosion (verdigis), I conclude that there is no hope! An extensive experiment by desertgem with...
These coins came in a lot. They are nice except for disease! Verdi-Gone seems to help or are these too seriously troubled?
This 1920 kleingeldersatzmarke 10 pfennig came with a recent lot that I purchased. My best guess is it's made of iron. (There was a 1918 war token...
Are these good ideas for sizing Air-Tites? Is it correct to choose the next size smaller ring when a coin's diameter contains a fraction? I...
How do you store/display Air-tites? I really like displaying 2x2s in 3 ring binder pages. The storage boxes for 2x2s really allow you to pack...
Do you have any tips for identifying world coins with non-western language and/or dating? Israel usually has the Menorah or Star of David....
I just received this 5 cent silver piece today. Unfortunately, it has corrosion not shown by the auctions blurry photos. [IMG] [IMG] Is this a...
I noticed dust, or whatever, on this coin in a hard plastic holder. [IMG] This reminded me that I want to put quite a few coins in new...
Here's a new (to me) 1859-68 Japanese 1 BU (Ichibu) Any knowledge you'd care to share is most welcome! [IMG] [IMG]
Has this happened before? I wonder what that will do for the ebay sales?!?! (Some lots on ebay where already going for above APMEX delivered...
Anyone recognize this coin? Or, can you tell me its country or language? [IMG] [IMG]
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