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Re: Early Copper Collectors... Raw or Holdered?
Yes, there are some "militant" anti-slab folks among EAC collectors. But every time a major collection is sold off, the coins get slabbed for the sale if they weren't already in holders. On… (View Post)2 -
Re: Eyesight-the bad news that we would all prefer to ignore
Nearsighted, with countless floaters. I can see well very close without correction. At coin shows, I have to adjust and remove glasses at different phases of browsing dealers' offerings. (View Post)2 -
Re: 1894 Eagle in exceptional condition. Beautiful die Crack on obverse. Approx value?
Yes, a full photo of each side, please. As-is, it reminds me of ebay offerings with a hole or other damage in the un-shown area. (View Post)3 -
Re: The Gold Tree
It would be more realistic to have the birds upright, and the people hanging upside-down. (View Post)1 -
Re: Is this well worn large US cent from 1816-39 or 1839-57
I believe we can rule out 1838 and 1839. There's not much left of the hair cords, but what is visible looks to me like the plain cords used prior to 1838. One variety of 1839, the N-1, 9/6 overdate, … (View Post)1