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Not too long ago I won this piece on Ebay for about $40 plus shipping. I am somewhat surprised it did not go for more, but at the same time I am not surprised that probably many collectors couldn’t I… (View Post)

I purchased this piece from a collector I know for quite a low price. This piece appears to be a cast contemporary counterfeit based off of an 1834 B-1 Capped Bust Quarter. There is no reeding on the… (View Post)

It has the sharpness of a VF but it has been polished. I also notice some pitting on the surfaces - which makes me think the polishing was also an attempt to remove corrosion. (View Post)

As Carl Sagan said, extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. I wouldn’t say the smiley face guys usually bring extraordinary evidence to argue that their corroded slug is really a rarity.… (View Post)

After the horror movie Large Cent I posted last I think you deserve to see an actually nice coin. The Liberty Cap Half Cent is, for whatever reason, captivating to me. I would call it one of my favor… (View Post)