Alex in PA.

"Groan"

On 5/27/2009 at 1:12 PM, RWB said:

They might have been owned by a foreign national, or purchased in Europe

i believe there were 700 bags of US $20 gold pieces found in the Merkers mine in Germany by Patton's people.  US gold along with many other bags of foreign gold looted by the NAZIs.  In fact the entire German Reichsbank was hidden in mines.  I believe it was 700 bags (size of bag unknown) but I would have to check my book.  What I wouldn't have done for 1 bag.  

The style of those pictures looks awfully familiar.   

A long time ago I sent all my 1950s and 1960s Proof Sets to NGC for grading a encapsulation.  A  couple years later I checked and the individual prices far out distanced the cost of the set from the Mint.

I may be wrong but the reverse of that Trade looks hinkey to me.  Especially that mint mark.  Just a guess mind you.

Oh please tell me it isn't.

Here too.   

8 hours ago, Coinbuf said:

Would love to see it hit $50 again so I can sell out my meager silver stack.

Yes!

This is running ATS and is very interesting.  I myself can't decide but some of the folks over there say it's a definite fake.  And that is scary.

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1049030/this-is-the-first-counterfeit-slab-with-cac-sticker-i-have-seen#latest

On 10/26/2020 at 11:49 AM, brg5658 said:

t's not always possible to get the "perfect" shot -

I agree.  That's why I leave the coin pics to NGC and ATS.  That and I'm also lazy and I loaned my really neat and expensive camera to my brother in law.    

Oh my gawd!    I'm outta here.    

Good one.

I will have to research this.  That preview shows some very impressive coins.  I expect they all are worth more than I could afford but it's nice to window shop.

Gold definitely looks better in a black background.  I would do it.

2 hours ago, MarkFeld said:

I'm certain there was a charge

On thier form they 'Appearance Review' listed charge $0.  This is what I meant.  Sorry for my confusion.

On the old format there was a box to check called 'Designation Review'.  Was there a charge for that service?  Thank you for your time.

5 hours ago, MarkFeld said:

in the old days, NGC even had a separate “designation review”

You are correct.  I definitely remember checking that particular box when I would do a submission.  If I remember correctly there was no charge for this service.

I especially like the latest:  "Semi-Prooflike".  

A very nice assortment of gold coins.  Good luck in your pursuit of the hobby.

Very nice and a great score.

1 hour ago, RWB said:

The OP's photos are "soft" as if a diffusion filter were on the phone or camera

Same style - different name.  A lot of that lately; makes me wonder.  More new OPs here than there has been on CU in a year.  Popular place, eh?

Where does one find the NGC Store?  Thanks.

Glad you're back and congrats on the award; it is well deserved.