Forum: Coins
August 9th 06, 04:59 AM Posted to rec.collecting.coins
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,050
What is a cameo finish?
Michael wrote:
Having never really collected certified coins, I would like to know
what is meant by the term cameo when used in the grading of both proof
and mint state coins?
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Forum: Coins
August 6th 06, 01:51 AM Posted to rec.collecting.coins
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Replies: 9
Views: 632
A new eBay spoof wrinkle
Mr. Jaggers wrote:
Today I received an email from "eBay" that informed me that "One of your
watched items has been relisted. Don't let it get away again. Bid Now!" It
used my correct email...
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Forum: Coins
July 24th 06, 04:02 AM Posted to rec.collecting.coins
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Replies: 4
Views: 527
FA: Gold Under Melt
wrote:
Just curious (and maybe dumb question of the month) - since the COA
indicates it's a 500th anniversary coin commemorating the first gold
sovereign in 1489, any idea...
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Forum: Coins
July 14th 06, 04:20 PM Posted to rec.collecting.coins
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,061
June was a good month for Half dimes
Jonathan_ATC wrote:
l me ignorant, go ahead, I am. However, are "5 c." coins considered
"half dimes?" I thought only the coins marked "half dime" were coinsidered
as "half dimes." I'd like to...
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Forum: Coins
July 8th 06, 12:38 PM Posted to rec.collecting.coins
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Replies: 16
Views: 787
A proof?
note.boy wrote:
"Mike" wrote in message
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note.boy wrote:
Are NGC capable of telling the...
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Forum: Coins
July 8th 06, 04:50 AM Posted to rec.collecting.coins
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Replies: 16
Views: 787
A proof?
note.boy wrote:
Are NGC capable of telling the difference?
Even if is a proof he's asking for £2,750 when it catalogues at £1,500.
He lists in a large font in ALL CAPS in blue so the...
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Forum: Coins
July 5th 06, 02:00 PM Posted to rec.collecting.coins
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Replies: 3
Views: 407
Er... run that by me again...
Amistad wrote:
One might wonder just what the seller is saying in the Description of this
auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1977-Panama-100-Balboas-Gold-Proof_W0QQitemZ270004671026
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Forum: Coins
July 1st 06, 05:22 AM Posted to rec.collecting.coins
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Replies: 4
Views: 245
greatsoutherncoins - off eBay
wrote:
bgg wrote:
I got emails from them indicating that they were switching to Yahoo,
and Overstock Auctions.
Overstock -- that's a bad sign. High prices, few...
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