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I am an avid collector of German Empire coins. In my experience, it is extremely rare to find an Empire coin that would be deemed "PL" by PCGS. NGC appears to give the designation a little … (View Post)

I don't think there are any age benchmarks in this hobby. There have been many nice collections assembled and dispersed anonymously. Recognition isn't for everyone. For others, the sense of… (View Post)

There is a general trajectory collectors follow. They tend to start small with what they can afford, and move onto bigger and better things as their budget allows. I am still on small and medium size… (View Post)

Another important point is that a coin's patina and "skin" will look significantly different based on what it's made of, how it's made, and how it is stored. Proofs develop d… (View Post)

These three coins have kind of a white, hazy skin. You might describe both of these coins as white, but they clearly different from an actual blast white coin that has been treated or been well-prese… (View Post)