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I would think a booming coin market would help bring to light some beautiful specimens that haven't been offered for sale in decades. I say bring it on! (View Post)

I don't go nuts over rainbow toning but that's the first impression on the Peace Dollar. The grade of MS 64 seems fair to me, but the scratches are another reason I would pass on it. When a… (View Post)

I could be called a minimalist. I have only nine coins that I think of when I talk about “my collection”. A few weeks ago, I purchased a love token, 1799 Bust dollar engraved in the most elegant scri… (View Post)

Years ago, I was at a small coin show in Bellaire, TX. While admiring one dealer's certified Morgans, I commented how I loved the darker shades. "Gray dirt! That's what some of us call… (View Post)

Looking at the Heritage Auction listing, it appears the obverse scratch is in the plastic. I don't know about the scratch on the reverse! I handle all of my coins (slabbed or raw) with tender lo… (View Post)