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Totally agree with all of the comments about toning, questionable authenticity, etc. I still wanted confirmation, though. I want to purchase a bust dollar, and would never buy an unslabbed specimen. (View Post)

I loathe the idea of collecting slabbed coins. The whole point of collecting, to me, is to be able to feel the coins in my hands. So, most coins I buy are raw, but a couple of them I have bought slab… (View Post)

This is my US Type Collection so far. It is a mix of coins that my grandmother gave to me as a young boy (for example, the holed seated half dollar), and others that I have purchased over the last 40… (View Post)

Thank you for all of your help, everyone! What really sold me on thinking that it's authentic are the following: * Its weight (13.46 grams), which only 0.02 grams shy of the official weight for … (View Post)

A 90-year old relative of mine asked me to look through his coins today, and I was happy to oblige. No key dates, but a nice pile of silver. I’ve never handled that many Mercs before—a real treat!! (View Post)