About Me
Collector of many things. British pre-decimal, most especially pennies, and other bronze/copper, and also modern decimal Royal Mint, esp silver; Morgan & Peace; State and ATB and AW Quarters (all business strikes, proof, RP, Enhanced, Satin, raw and graded, silver and clad, etc); KOMSCO; numerous modern bullion and proof series. Came back to coins by way of stacking, although collected as a child, and was fascinated by my grandfather's Mercury dimes. Buying on a budget, and hoping to one day work in the field in some capacity, and hoping to learn from professionals here.
Also really into nutrition and health, herbs, gardening, mycology, and avid researcher of anything which strikes my curiosity.
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PCGS, NGC, CACG, ANACS, or raw?

Why? Also, if you liked ICG, PCI, INS, SEGS, or AccuGrade, or the old British TPG based on 100 point scale (which seems more stringent in the upper grades, and to exceed ms70 with various FDC grades), or something else, comment below. Anyone want to see a return of separate grading for each side?
PCGS, NGC, CACG, ANACS, or raw? Why? Also, if you liked ICG, PCI, INS, SEGS, or AccuGrade, or the old British TPG based on 100 point scale (which seems more stringent in the upper grades, and to exceed ms70 with various FDC grades), or something else, comment below. Anyone want to see a return of separate grading for each side?
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  • I've added these coins to my inventory:

    2022-P American Women Quarter Nina Otero-Warren NGC MS-66
    2022-D American Women Quarter Nina Otero-Warren NGC MS-66

    For sale
    I've added these coins to my inventory: • [coin:b18e5500-0d83-11ef-a77a-060e37a4c43f] • [coin:b18eb5e0-0d83-11ef-a77a-060e37a4c43f] For sale
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  • PCGS, NGC, CACG, ANACS, or raw?

    Why? Also, if you liked ICG, PCI, INS, SEGS, or AccuGrade, or the old British TPG based on 100 point scale (which seems more stringent in the upper grades, and to exceed ms70 with various FDC grades), or something else, comment below. Anyone want to see a return of separate grading for each side?
    PCGS, NGC, CACG, ANACS, or raw? Why? Also, if you liked ICG, PCI, INS, SEGS, or AccuGrade, or the old British TPG based on 100 point scale (which seems more stringent in the upper grades, and to exceed ms70 with various FDC grades), or something else, comment below. Anyone want to see a return of separate grading for each side?
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  • Won this lot of 1900 Dominion of Canada 25c notes (shinplaster). I got outbid on the 1923 25c notes lot the same seller had going yesterday.
    Won this lot of 1900 Dominion of Canada 25c notes (shinplaster). I got outbid on the 1923 25c notes lot the same seller had going yesterday.
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  • I've added these coins to my inventory:

    Australia 1943-D Silver 3 Pence KM-37 PCGS MS-65
    Australia 1959 3D PCGS MS-66

    I've added these coins to my inventory: • [coin:9c4026d0-eaa9-11ee-9c64-060e37a4c43f] • [coin:9c405b2b-eaa9-11ee-9c64-060e37a4c43f]
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  • Anyone looking for a collection of Red Books, this lot has a good start to the full set.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/256090113790
    Anyone looking for a collection of Red Books, this lot has a good start to the full set. https://www.ebay.com/itm/256090113790
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    A Guide of United States Coins R.S. Yeoman 21 Volumes 19th - 69th, 1968 - 2016 | eBay
    2015 - 68th through 2016 - 69th. All have been used. Most are Very Good condition. 1966 - 19th. 1968 - 21st. 1990 - 43rd. 1986 - 39th through 1987 - 40th.
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  • https://blog.money.org/coin-collecting/history-of-the-1792-disme
    https://blog.money.org/coin-collecting/history-of-the-1792-disme
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    A More Accurate History of the 1792 Half Disme
    A tale of three sources, two strikes and one president. Keep reading with ANA Coin Press: the official blog of the American Numismatic Association.
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  • Someone on reddit may have a raw DDO 1955 Cent. Claims to have had the coin in their possession for 15 years. This site blocks reddit, it seems, but it's in r/coins if interested in checking it out, and throwing in an opinion if you have one (i don't, not anything i have expertise in).
    Someone on reddit may have a raw DDO 1955 Cent. Claims to have had the coin in their possession for 15 years. This site blocks reddit, it seems, but it's in r/coins if interested in checking it out, and throwing in an opinion if you have one (i don't, not anything i have expertise in).
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  • https://www.reddit.com/r/coins/comments/1bdddnh/i_know_of_this_coins_whereabouts_for_the_last_15/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
    https://www.reddit.com/r/coins/comments/1bdddnh/i_know_of_this_coins_whereabouts_for_the_last_15/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
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  • 2024 AWQ Clad Proofs going on sale in a few minutes

    https://catalog.usmint.gov/american-women-quarters-2024-proof-set-24WP.html
    2024 AWQ Clad Proofs going on sale in a few minutes https://catalog.usmint.gov/american-women-quarters-2024-proof-set-24WP.html
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  • Wow, A-Mark is taking mcm, and lpm, wonder if they'll get govmint too, which was owned by same people as mcm and lpm. Had no idea pinehurst was under a-mark, knew about the others listed in the article.

    a-mark has damn near a monopoly at this point.
    Wow, A-Mark is taking mcm, and lpm, wonder if they'll get govmint too, which was owned by same people as mcm and lpm. Had no idea pinehurst was under a-mark, knew about the others listed in the article. a-mark has damn near a monopoly at this point.
    FINDBULLIONPRICES.COM
    A-Mark to Acquire LPM Group Limited - FindBullionPrices.com
    The acquisition price for all assets is reported to be $41.5 million, consisting of $37.5 million in cash and $4.0 million of A-Mark common stock with an additional $37.5 million in cash incentives.
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  • Does this look like a lamination flaw, under the raised arm?
    #error
    Does this look like a lamination flaw, under the raised arm? #error
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  • Eventually I'd like to have the full Edward VII 1902-1910 florin run, including the 1902 matte proof. So far my pocket has afforded me two AU examples. One of my favorite coin designs, alongside the British Trade Dollar, both the work of engraver George William de Saulles. That 1905 is a bit of a key, though most are a bit tough, frankly, especially in upper conditions.
    Eventually I'd like to have the full Edward VII 1902-1910 florin run, including the 1902 matte proof. So far my pocket has afforded me two AU examples. One of my favorite coin designs, alongside the British Trade Dollar, both the work of engraver George William de Saulles. That 1905 is a bit of a key, though most are a bit tough, frankly, especially in upper conditions.
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  • Is anyone familiar with this token? I'm interested in tracking one down, tentatively, but price would largely dictate that. I was previously unaware of its existence, but it being SOHO Mint, and a possible first Conder, my interest in piqued. I couldn't find any for sale, so not even sure what ballpark a piece like this will cost in any condition. Didn't look like any claimed owners among numista users, for what ever that's worth.

    "Possibly the first coin minted at the Soho mint, Birmingham. Copper, 34mm, 16g. Arms of the Earls of Peterborough with supporters. HALSALL / D (penny). Engrailed edge (Lancashire D&H 1). The first Conder Token, minted to pay the workers at Colonel Mordaunt’s cotton mill in Lancashire. It spawned hundreds of similar tokens that took over Britain’s coinage in the 1790s." (Cited from: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/the-problem-of-small-change-was-george-iii-responsible.394052/)
    Is anyone familiar with this token? I'm interested in tracking one down, tentatively, but price would largely dictate that. I was previously unaware of its existence, but it being SOHO Mint, and a possible first Conder, my interest in piqued. I couldn't find any for sale, so not even sure what ballpark a piece like this will cost in any condition. Didn't look like any claimed owners among numista users, for what ever that's worth. "Possibly the first coin minted at the Soho mint, Birmingham. Copper, 34mm, 16g. Arms of the Earls of Peterborough with supporters. HALSALL / D (penny). Engrailed edge (Lancashire D&H 1). The first Conder Token, minted to pay the workers at Colonel Mordaunt’s cotton mill in Lancashire. It spawned hundreds of similar tokens that took over Britain’s coinage in the 1790s." (Cited from: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/the-problem-of-small-change-was-george-iii-responsible.394052/)
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  • Anyone else think it's bad practice for NGC to give out 'top pop' to instances like seen in my photo, and attribute more points for it (top pop bonus), all for a subgroup of all the exact same date/mintmark? Not just for the different set releases, but also the early release vs first release vs FDOI designation for each set/release (or not). In this instance i apparently have a top pop, but it's rather disingenuous, imo, and also allows unctuous sellers (esp on ebay) to promote it as top pop, when realistically it's not materially different from any other coin of the same date/mintmark. I wasn't misinformed/conned by buying this, i just hate how this muddies the waters, imo, and some buyers could be tricked by this. I believe they all should be treated according to the main group's top pop, even if they track subdivisions as these.
    Anyone else think it's bad practice for NGC to give out 'top pop' to instances like seen in my photo, and attribute more points for it (top pop bonus), all for a subgroup of all the exact same date/mintmark? Not just for the different set releases, but also the early release vs first release vs FDOI designation for each set/release (or not). In this instance i apparently have a top pop, but it's rather disingenuous, imo, and also allows unctuous sellers (esp on ebay) to promote it as top pop, when realistically it's not materially different from any other coin of the same date/mintmark. I wasn't misinformed/conned by buying this, i just hate how this muddies the waters, imo, and some buyers could be tricked by this. I believe they all should be treated according to the main group's top pop, even if they track subdivisions as these.
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  • Major Error Discovered on Kanaka‘ole Quarter
    By KEN POTTER
    July 20, 2023
    “A Major Clashed Die variety like none I have seen in recent years has been discovered on a 2023-P Edith Kanaka‘ole American Women Program quarter.”
    https://www.numismaticnews.net/us-coins/major-error-discovered-on-kanakaole-quarter
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