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Re: They say dipping isn't doctoring...
RMPsrpms: << <<Unless it is stated in the transaction or in some documentation, there is always deception, by definition. Deception: to mislead by a false appearance or statement. How can that be any clearer?>> Dipping is not limited to coins. Medals, ornamental spoons and even rare forks are often dipped as well. As I… -
Re: Post some new Barber images - the Mega Barber Thread
Coming soon to Heritage... SP66 1892-O Half Dollar Previously Unknown and Unrecorded 1892-O 50C SP66* NGC. Unknown to Walter Breen and to our knowledge unrecorded in any reference, this is a coin that Breen would have said "carries its own credentials." In his 1977 proof reference, Breen only records an 1892-O dollar as a… -
1958 The American Numismatic Society Medallion- Centennial Bronze- Medallic Art Co NY
1958 The American Numismatic Society Medallion- Centennial Bronze- Medallic Art Co NY $214.99 BIN with Free Shipping! Our website accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Cash App Pay. Domestic shipping only.… -
Re: Why is the Washington Redskins name controversy only JUST NOW making news?
<< <i> There you go against calling people ignorant who simply have a different view of history than you. >> False. False. False. I am calling YOU ignorant for trying to equate the use of a racial slur with describing a model's skin tone. You really aren't good at this debate thing are you? << <i>Why do you feel you are… -
Legality of 19th century large cent electrotypes
Questions about the contemporary legality of 19th century electrotypes of large cents and half cents has occasionally come up on this and other message boards. The following extracts from RG104 E-235 vol 015, pages 415 and 427, and the Coinage Act of 1873 reference, might clarify (or obfuscate) the discussion. Page 415… -
Re: The Gray-Goodman 1969 DDO cent counterfeit
Here's further comments by Bill Gibbs in "Collector's Clearinghouse" as seen in "Coin World." Forty years ago this month, in the summer of 1977, a Coin World reader sent the editorial staff a coin reportedly pulled from a roll of mixed cents acquired for making change at the finder’s swap shop. The coin was stunning in… -
Re: George Brett - One of the best baseball players of all time, and easily the best 3rd baseman.
But no matter how often you repeat this false statement, it will remain false. It is this false assumption that causes all of your arguments to fail. I point that out for the benefit of those who will understand what I'm saying; it is not directed at you. -
Re: Post your favorite Civil War Tokens
Since I only own 4 CWT's they are all my favorites :) This is my most favorite as it's not small cent dinky and actually 5mm larger in diameter than a silver dollar :p 1861-62 Henry Cook - Coin Dealer “Civil War” Store Card, Boston, Miller MA-BO19 / Fuld F-115Aa-1a, 43mm Copper Planchet, Dies by George H. Lovett. This is… -
Does anyone ever use the term "fictitious value" when describing a coin's value over face?
I was reading the very interesting article on the ANR website that QDB wrote about John Walker Scott. Here is an except below related to fictitious value. I also included the entire article in case anyone wants to read further. It is very interesting and contains a lot of tidbits and "gossip". Does anyone know if the term… -
Re: The Collaborative "Virtual 7070" Type Set Project
Ahh, those are special. It was a 1936 Mercury dime that started it all for me. Found it in my grandmother's silverware drawer while setting the table for Thanksgiving dinner, November 25, 1976. So I've got my 50th anniversary as a collector coming up in the Fall. I still have that coin... somewhere.
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