I completely agree with the my fellow poster above. The Ellis island is a modern commem while the other 4 are "Classic Commemoratives". regardless...
Looking at the detail,on not great pictures, it appears to be a Proof strike.
As a dealer, I would encourage anyone interested in a coin to ask for the best price. Sometimes its a small discount off the published price,...
Your token celebrates the Texas Centennial in 1936. This celebrates the 100th anniversary of independence from Mexico and joining the United...
ddddd could not be more correct. I set up at my first coin show in the 1970s. Back then, the Bay State coin show in Boston had 300-400 dealers and...
Id like to think that those of us (dealers and advanced collectors) who are willing to pay a premium for toned coins know the difference between...
Appreciating toning is based on personal preference. You do NOT have to like it or even appreciate it. Or even feel better about whether the...
Learning the difference between original toning, which is naturally acquired over decades and chemically-induced toning which artificially imparts...
The Coin Dealer Newsletter is truly a pricing guide. When I go to a show,, I expect to be able to buy coins that are somewhat out of favor at...
Whether you conduct your business on the Internet or face to face in a brick and mortar coin shop does not make one honest or dishonest. Its your...
I think that is Sulphur induced toning. In my humble opinion, I doubt that PCGS or NGC would grade it.
Garrett states that "Our only disappointment was the relatively small number of attractively toned coins. There are probably less than 100...
I sent you a message through your website yesterday. Thanks.
I have several early 1925-1935 original distribution holders and a book that is important to promoting the aims of the Stone Mountain Confederate...
Just quickly looked at your website. You did a fantastic job! Very impressive. You relate the story of the Stone Mountain Memorial and the...
Thanks for your support of APMEX Randy. We appreciate it! And thanks for your responses here!
Thanks for your replies and I welcome more to respond. Is "online" replacing "in print" in your opinion? I'm in my 60's and read both. And I...
I am curious - as a collector/investor/dealer what coin print publications do you regularly or occasionally read? Or are you reading more online?...
I would guess MS66. Nice original "skin" on that Wisconsin.
My two cents worth ...... I started collecting when I was 7 years old (1960) and I thought "Man these other collectors are really old....." I...
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