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Re: Early Gold Alteration-Conclusion
I am going to type out a reply, but must admit that I am flying a bit blind given the OP has taken out all the information and I am inferring the rest from subsequent posts. If I understand correctly, we are writing about a 1798 half eagle that had been in a PCGS AU55 rattler holder and was subsequently regraded into a new… -
What do you learn about yourself when you are at a show? Tactics and show etiquette examined after
I have been going to shows for about twenty years now and collecting seriously for about the same time. I just came back from the Clearwater FL show and it was a very enjoyable experience. I went with Merc and several other forum members. It was a very robust show. I picked up alot of bargains, particularly toned coins and… -
FSH-NEW: BUST HALFs & BUST QTRs/Gold/Proof Walker/classic commems/cheap slabs/UPDATED 7/19/10 PR
PAYMENT: I accept paypal (please add 3%, unless you use paypal gift), Postal money orders, and checks. Checks will be held until they clear unless we've made previous arrangements. RETURN POLICY: 10 day return policy. No returns on bullion or bullion related items. TRADES CONSIDERED: For trades, I prefer gold, silver, 90%,… -
Re: A US Mint detail many might not know about.
"Sweeps," as they were called, where not actually the metal dust recovered from sweeping the floors and similar activities. They were the ground up remains of crucibles, pots and other expendable materials used in melting and refining. When these wore out or were broken, they were smashed into small pieces then put into… -
Re: @crazyhounddog needs our prayers...another catastrophic fire in his city
The present fire is huge as I saw footage shot twelve miles from Paradise and it looked like the photo posted above. Much of Paradise itself may be OK as there isn't much left to burn but the surrounding areas are burning even faster than the Paradise fire a few years ago. Let's hope for a change in weather as that seems… -
DIGGER'S DIARY: The Mysterious Ming Medallion
Note to Collectors Universe readers: since this mysterious object was originally posted here, and the story evolved on these forums in bits and pieces, you may have already read a lot of it. However, I thought I would sew the pieces of narrative together and write it up as a proper "Digger's Diary" entry, for posterity.… -
DIGGER'S DIARY: The Mysterious Ming Medallion (some coin dig stories included, so it's topical here)
Note to Collectors Universe readers: since this mysterious object was originally posted here, and the story evolved on these forums in bits and pieces, you may have already read a lot of it. However, I thought I would sew the pieces of narrative together and write it up as a proper "Digger's Diary" entry, for posterity.… -
FSHO: 12 Uncirculated Morgans, different dates/mints
Good evening, all. A friend of the family handles estate liquidations, and he turns to me whenever US coins come to light. So on his behalf, I am listing 12 strictly uncirculated Morgans that were originally marketed by the U.S. Silver Dollar Society … “a service of First Coinvestors, Inc.” I vaguely recall this outfit… -
DIGGER'S DIARY (1994 & 2006): THE MYSTERIOUS MING MEDALLION
Note to Collectors Universe readers: since this mysterious object was originally posted here, and the story evolved on these forums in bits and pieces, you may have already read a lot of it. However, I thought I would sew the pieces of narrative together and write it up as a proper "Digger's Diary" entry, for posterity.… -
Selling Cheap I got your deal right here. Cards And Mini Helmets UPDATED added more.
Took out a few things and added a few things i found. I am Flexable on my cards but i am not looking to make something on them so take a look and lets make a deal. 01-02 Spx Set!!! (Ask About Prices On whole set or ill break it up ) I got everyone but 3 guys and one winning materials The 3 Rcs are Jrich, The Baby bulls and…
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