I think OP is probably referring to the "poor man's doubled die" - I believe the doubling is around the ear. (oh, ldhair said that. That's what I...
I think 1 and 2 are especially important. REAL connoisseurship is dying in our hobby. Speaking to patience and hesitation (or lack thereof), so...
Saving it is excellent advice. Buying books is excellent advice. Type Set is excellent. Early copper is excellent advice. But to really know what...
That's awful. Thanks for sharing.
That's incredible. And so amazingly, incredibly frustrating, I'm so sorry to hear that Volante. Thank you for sharing this story.
I think there are plenty of private mints out there that SHOULD mint reproductions, plated cheap garbage. Spread them everywhere with profit for...
Kirkuleez, you gave me a chuckle, thanks. : ) Burton Strauss, hey, if they're unsealed I'm just fine with them. I found a SGS 70 Kennedy the...
I love me some Fugios! I'll have to see if I have any pictures and report back. Just checking in to say "nice", messydesk! - and keep them...
Looks like "Negs", which sounds about right - I would guess! But, I should refrain from passing judgment until I see a few of their coins though....
I love the rim toning on the '64. Some of my favorite toners are Roosevelt Dimes! :D
Was just going to say, they were probably hoping for gold : )
I was about to say the top 1878 looks over-dipped to me. (Sorry, a little late to the party.)
Will keep my eyes open. Wow... that's terrible.
Just a tiny piece to add here, I usually categorize by region, then country. Leave lots of space between pieces to move things around while you...
Bidding's not done yet, it'll probably get up to 4 or 5. No "deals" yet. You have to decide if you like the coin enough, and he has. So I wish...
Very cool coins! I especially like the Guatemalan piece! I've never seen the Oaxakan coin before, that's an interesting one. I'll have my eye...
I don't often care how the seller grades it, I make my own determination of grade and value it based on that. I also take into consideration any...
messydesk, we agree on one thing: The '09 UHR is spectacular. Good gracious what a coin! As you said, proof that the Mint can do spectacular...
Interesting! Yeah, definitely not a 9 or 7, but of the three I looked at, closest was 8. I'll be reading and learning... : )
A little tough to make out, but looks most like Snow-8, no?
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