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Re: Collecting on the Merits of Eye Appeal Against Grade
I think it is good to have a set represent your own unique taste. In many cases, I don't have a lot of choices between coins, so it can take a long time before my set represents what I like rather th… (View Post)4 -
Re: My recent crack and cross results for 1 Marks
The 1 Pfennig large eagles have a popular date in 1916-D where there are a handful of MS66 and MS65s. I have one in MS65 and it is a rough date. Most of the coins arenot well struck, have die clashes… (View Post)1 -
Re: Have you ever paid 4 figures for an ugly coin?
If that's the ugliest thing you have, then you're doing pretty darn good. (View Post)8 -
Re: Grading - Striations vs. Hairlines
I feel like I need to jump in too. The OP is just factually incorrect, to the point that the thread should maybe just be closed. Planchet roller marks or striations that form from excessive stress or… (View Post)1 -
Re: 50 Pesos Mexican Gold
Premiums have always been lower on big gold like that. The number of people in the US that can shell out $3k for anything, be it gold or a home repair, is small. There is a lot more direct competitio… (View Post)2