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The vertical lines are raised, you can tell from the way the light hits them compared with the devices and contrasted with the other marks. There is a decent amount of hairlining and hits especially … (View Post)

Thanks for all of your kind comments! I ended up paying ~$14k. The original holder was pretty badly chipped, so Ian was kind enough to send it to PCGS and CAC for a re-holder and re-sticker before sh… (View Post)

Anyone who began collecting in the early-mid 1980s as I did was familiar with the Garrett collection. The Redbook and various coin magazines of the 80s were full of references to the record prices br… (View Post)

I have a 1200 lb AmSec on the second floor, the lock shop I bought it from had some sort of stair-climber platform that slooooowly walked it up the stairs. They took measurements of the floor joists … (View Post)

Also, in these days of minimal circulation it's easy to forget just how quickly coins wore out when they were being actively used in commerce. I wouldn't be surprised if half the mintage wa… (View Post)