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As to the look of Fairmont coins, I think Fathom captures it pretty well when he says "spectacularly original." They stand as reminders that almost all gold from the 1800s (including most o… (View Post)

My take: Certainly stronger in general than unstickered PCGS coins but not sure where they stack against stickered PCGS. LIZ Coggan and Seth and the team at Witter would be good people to answer as t… (View Post)

The best part of numismatics is the tie to history and pioneer gold has it in spades, in part because so much of it is uncertain. I have met collectors who have little interest in history and I wonde… (View Post)

Here are a few I am very happy with: (View Post)

Not like other chop marks. Not sure what that mark is. Also not aware of chop marks on coins dated in 1830s. It does look gently wiped on the reverse. But a cool looking coin nonetheless. Will be int… (View Post)