Copper nickel, no silver. Catalog values at $10 - $12
What advice do you have for a coin purchased on ebay certified by PCGS but the slab has scratches, especiallly over the coin's area? The...
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what's your read on this, LD? Manipulated or hot?
But in my experience there's a difference between a market that's manipulated and a one driven by collector demand. The collectors tend to hold on...
Would you characterize (if it's even possible to know) if the prices currently being realized are a result of speculation or real collectors?
I can take a picture & post later today/tomorrow
Absolutely. Do you have an opinion NGC vs PCGS? I don't have any experience with their popularity among foreign coins, (although I prefer the NGC...
I bought this coin merely for its aesthetic appeal (in military uniform) about 30 years ago, then for $405. I now see astronomical prices realized...
I agree with you, but I have found many examples of limited issued commemoratives (medals, mainly) to be of absolute perfect quality (e.g....
While I agree the mint need not be beholden to a TPG's grade, I still think there's room to suggest that an undisputable flaw manifest on a proof...
OK, this may sound like a silly question: Aren't proofs supposedly minted with extreme care to avoid such flaws like planchet marks, dirt & lint,...
That's what I have always believed too, then how can there be ANY surface contact marks for specially handled proofs during the minting process?
Pinpoint nick in the cameo - that's it! I found it. I'm perfectly happy with my PF69 for the price I paid. Thank you guys for your help!
i recently purchased 2011-S Proof cent slabbed as PF69 and for the life of me can't find any defect even with a hi-magnifiying loop. What am I...
Hi, I'm new to the US Mint products, and was wondering how a freshly minted coin could be graded differently as 69, or 70? What could possibly...
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