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Re: Finally getting around to getting some older coins graded - 1805 50c
It's not worth the expense un my opinion. You can take a fine tip Sharpie pen and neatly print "O-113" on the slab. Anyone who collects by Overton number can easily verify the veracity…1 -
Re: Local Coin Show Find: I almost never buy raw coins, but...
I wonder if that 1876 double dime was in a "cleaned" details slab and the dealer cracked it out thinking he could get a better price for it raw. In any case, it's a neat and attractive…4 -
Re: It's been a while... here's some large cents I like
The second 1 in the date looks like a 4 that was tooled to make a 1.5 -
Re: Error Experts: How did this happen (1970-S PF 25c on $5 gold)? Was it legally issued? Title issues?
I've heard the term "piece de caprice" used to describe coins like this. I disagree with calling it an error since it was obviously intentionally fabricated.3 -
Re: Error Experts: How did this happen (1970-S PF 25c on $5 gold)? Was it legally issued? Title issues?
As far as a nail getting struck with coins, didn't planchets obtained from their contractor suppliers come in wooden crates that were nailed together?2
