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Re: A challenge for the hotshot numismatists: What is this thing?
One further bit of evidence to support the die theory is that the shield lines are hand engraved. This would have been a blank area on a hub. But this was already done on the working reverse die used in 1823. Also, a hardened hub would not have broken apart in small portions (as seen in part of the motto) whereas an old… -
Re: 2008 P Monroe $1.......Detached/Severed Head Variety
I just received a roll of Monroe Philly dollars and about half of them have this severed head strike, which fall into two distinct types. One type has the severed neckline with no difference in the finish, but the other type has literally flat prooflike mirrored fields in the neckline area. On the second type, the mirrors… -
Re: Most underrated lincoln cent variety?
<< <i> << <i>The US Mint had no intention of minting these coins. Blunders they are and errors they remain. >> What about die breaks, RPMs and OMMs? Where do they fall in your list of Varieties/Errors? You have a point but at the same time, your definition is one that would completely turn the VAM world as well as all of… -
Re: Guess The Grade: 1943-D Wheat Cent & Did PCGS Cause this? - REVEALED In Comments
I respectfully disagree. I assume you're splitting hairs by saying "high end" coins and "low end" coins because that generally refers to price points. I assume you're not distinguishing someone sending in a bunch of low-end MS66s which are by definition better than a high end MS65. In all practicality, I don't think coins… -
Very interesting article in the JR E-Newsletter about early copper finds to be auctioned by Stack's
Did anyone else see this article in the John Reich E-Newsletter, written by Jim Matthews? I have been busy and I have not had a chance to read it until just now (I also have not read this week's E-Sylum, which is killing me). I quickly got absorbed in this story, and I can't wait to see the Stack's catalog and the full… -
Re: Show and Tell time....
An interesting story about the Columbian Exposition. (mostly taken from PrairieGhosts.com) H.H. Holmes was a doctor who sidelined as one of the nations most prolific sereal killers in history. He not only tortured and killed people, he made money off insurance schemes and selling the skeletons of those he killed to medical… -
Re: What do you think prompts the sale of what should be a cherished memento??
In terms of the OP's question as to why an organization, as opposed to an individual or family member, might dispose of "cherished mementos", I can think of numerous reasons. * Lack of storage space. If the organization owns its own meeting rooms, well and good, they've probably got space - but if they're using borrowed… -
Interesting Lincoln Dates/Mints where MS65 is the highest grade that exists (no 66's or higher)
It's interesting to me how some Lincoln date/mint combos are so rare in high grades. I was always fascinated by Lincoln dates/mints that have no pcgs 66’s or higher in any color class (BN, RB, or RD). There are only 4 Lincoln dates/mints that fall in that “No Known 66 or higher” category (in pcgs plastic) in the entire… -
2008 SAE errors-just an opinion!!!
OK, my turn for the conspiracy theory........ Since 1999, when the state quarter started, there has been at least 1 "error" found in every new series to come out. First, some perfectly formed extra leaves accidently made their way onto the Wisc. quarter, and some actually fell off!! (must have been made in the fall). What… -
Re: Why the 2026 Congratulations set should be a winner
It's hardly "divorced from price". Eagles with mintages of 150,000+ are basically bullion. $215 is 3x bullion. The 2020 V75 proof has a mintage of 75,000 and sells for $350 to $400. The Army privy silver eagle sells for $175 with a mintage of 100,000. So, what's the "right price"? Somewhere between bullion and $450. Is the…
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