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Nice score Jason! Thanks for sharing.  

I thought I read somewhere that the "Brilliant Uncirculated" on NGC slabs was equivalent to a MS60 grade?  I can't recall where I read that- maybe someone who knows what the designation means can chime in and clarify.    

Thanks!  Didn't know you had one of the 65PL's- congrats.  If not for the chatter above "trust" on mine it'd probably be in same camp.  

22 hours ago, G. Robert Armstrong said:

Good Day! 

Sent this one in due to the clearly repunched mint mark, and what would you know, came back as the DDO variety as well. 

Nice variety, and grade!  Good job!

Just picked this one up yesterday.  It has heavy die polish lines on the obverse, and reverse.

Very sad to hear this; always enjoyed learning from Elbesaar's informative posts.  My deepest sympathy for family, and friends.  

I believe the OP thought one of these were found in change?

http://www.coinweek.com/coins/unique-unusual/modern-us-coins-1970-washington-quarter-gets-15-minutes-fame/

However; this was a proof quarter, overstruck on a silver Canadian quarter- OP's coin was struck at the Denver mint, and I believe that's why allmine indicated coin has copper core.

Interesting story with find; but, it's incomplete without pictures.  Need pictures!

I couldn't pass this British Penny up!  I'm starting to take an interest in British coins...the detail of Victoria's hair is amazing.

On 6/19/2017 at 8:52 PM, Mike.Schmidt said:

After many years of hunting down this coin I was finally successful. It came back from NGC as AU55.

It's a German/Brunswick mining Thaler from 1685. It weighs 78g and is stamped on the reverse as a "3" Thaler coin.

Holy Cow Mike, that is absolutely stunning!!!!  Congrats on your find!

Welcome to the forum!  It appears to be nicely struck but I'd agree with others because of the rims that it's not a proof.  Nice coin though.  

I guess I fail to see the numismatic value of these coins.  If the coin itself cannot be determined as being different from another coin, by being struck at a different mint, and there's nothing on the coin itself to differentiate it from another mint, then it's pointless to say it's different because your relying on a label to say it is...not just for now, but for the distant future.  This is the silliest identifier for a coins provenance I'd ever seen.  JMHO.        

Sorry about the color, should be more grey than gold.  I have problem with proper lighting in evening.  1891 MS64

Very happy with this purchase- total population of 2, both are in MS65.  

I was happy with this purchase- PCGS MS63 1888 VAM 11A.  Thanks Mr. Simpson for the offering with attribution by John, "Messydesk."  This Morg has more of a green/gold toning on obverse that pictures don't capture with appreciation in hand.

Hard to tell Lee, there may be something going on with the "5." I'll have to take a closer look when I see coin in hand. Thanks for pointing out. There's 5 different DDO varieties for this date, and 2 DDR. I'll let you know if there's something more.

Nice 1957- I'm working on this series myself. Just won this NGC MS66 1935 last night! Old holder, looks good from pics.

Nice Lincoln's folks! Still working on getting posting size right- apologies.

Please allow me to clear the air somewhat. I responded to Hard Times political satire token thread with what would probably be considered real politics. Since few even saw the thread and I can only recollect what I said, I can say that it was probably my response that caused the thread to be poofed. Again I am sorry for that. I enjoy many topics of discussion on this forum and for sure Hard Times topic and opinion are among the most interesting and educating there are. Please reconsider your choice to leave Hard Times, you've got much more to offer.

I did read the OP, and I read your response. I remember the OP, and I also recall your post. I don't believe you should be apologizing for a somewhat inconsequential post that you made in regards to what HT posted. HT presented a "political satire" suggestion for a future fantasy token that was politically charged with sour grapes. For what it's worth; this is the truth. His post was deserving of being removed, and it wasn't an issue of him being egged on by any one poster. He certainly brought this on himself. I was surprised he posted this, as I believe like others that his knowledge is top notch and enjoyed. Everyone has their moments, I think we're all guilty of that, and I chalk this one up as a HT moment. Nothing to get worked up about, really no big deal as it unfortunately seems for most who haven't read the post.

Too bad for others who didn't read it though- I'm sure all of you would not be wasting your time further divulging in such a toxic matter if you had.

Beautiful coins! Draped Bust half.

1916 DDO? Where the heck you find that one? Very cool!