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by Shylo
Mon Mar 21, 2016 5:00 pm
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: 1921 50 cent question
Replies: 1
Views: 4161

Re: 1921 50 cent question

Very few were made..

edit:

Few were circulated... most that were made ended up hitting the melting pot..

if you scroll down on this section there's a question on the 1921 5c .... Bill answers the question for both the 5c and the 50c very well.
by Shylo
Sun Mar 20, 2016 5:40 pm
Forum: Sell, Buy and Trade
Topic: Coins for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 12185

Re: Coins for sale

May I suggest you list your asking price... and perhaps include pictures to have more success
by Shylo
Wed Mar 09, 2016 5:02 pm
Forum: 1 cent
Topic: Mint Bags & Expectations
Replies: 3
Views: 4608

Re: Mint Bags & Expectations

My opinion on "unsearched rolls" is met with a large amount of skeptisism ... I would expect the same for and bag.. This is my opinion... Still give each a good look over.. but look for ones that will grade 65 or higher. As you're scrutinizing the grade some of the errors will pop if they'...
by Shylo
Wed Mar 09, 2016 1:09 pm
Forum: 1 cent
Topic: 1859 1 Cent
Replies: 4
Views: 5039

Re: 1859 1 Cent

Very common.....
by Shylo
Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:12 pm
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: Any ideas?
Replies: 2
Views: 4366

Re: Any ideas?

Could you give us all the specs in detail please...

Weight/mass, Diameter and perhaps a pic next to another nickel dollar would be helpful..
by Shylo
Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:57 pm
Forum: Grading Help
Topic: help on grading
Replies: 6
Views: 9798

Re: help on grading

LIghtwire: I think there's two different coins being discussed here..... although one could argue the answer would most likely be the same.... In one thread you see a picture of one whole coin and a partial of a coin to the right.... in the other thread you see a picture of one whole coin and a part...
by Shylo
Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:59 pm
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: Are there many who only collect certified coins?
Replies: 4
Views: 5762

Re: Are there many who only collect certified coins?

Okay so you just heard from one of the utmost experts in vicky large cents... I'm more of a layman... want to say this.. #1) All the top collections that I know of are in PCGS slabs... seems like the people that really like the high end coins really like PCGS. #2) My collection is made of of mostly ...
by Shylo
Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:52 pm
Forum: Foreign Countries
Topic: would you call this a uncirculated coin in this condition
Replies: 6
Views: 18055

Re: would you call this a uncirculated coin in this conditi

For me this is a tough one... looking at the piece I don't see any wear even on the high points.. But it's clear to see this coin doesn't have any luster anymore.......... So either that's a coin that's somehow toned over in what I can only say is unappealing manner, or what I suspect is that this c...
by Shylo
Mon Feb 15, 2016 3:19 am
Forum: Grading Help
Topic: help on grading
Replies: 6
Views: 9798

Re: help on grading

VF range would be my grade... probably 20-25

May be just the angle of the picture but I don't see any details in the hair below the crown..
by Shylo
Tue Feb 09, 2016 9:58 pm
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: newfoundland 1 cent
Replies: 7
Views: 7564

Re: newfoundland 1 cent

Newfie coinage is definitely desirable.

If you got 900 small cents for $40 bucks you did well! If they're all UNC's.. that's a very nice score indeed! Congrats!
by Shylo
Wed Dec 09, 2015 12:45 am
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: $5 Canadian EYE BROW Piercing ??
Replies: 2
Views: 5976

Re: $5 Canadian EYE BROW Piercing ??

could be a number of things.. but if it were to be a true error it would be a small obstruction during the inking process....

Inspect the note very carefully for any signs of damage... if there's any fibers disturbed than it's probably just damage.. if not.. then a small ink error
by Shylo
Sat Nov 21, 2015 8:10 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: 1973 Canadian One Dollar Bills, Special Serial Number?
Replies: 3
Views: 128148

Re: 1973 Canadian One Dollar Bills, Special Serial Number?

I'd recommend you picking up a Charlton paper money guide.. lotsa good information

Also if you're really into paper money go over to cdnpapermoney.com there's a LOT of great info over there including their SNDB which you can get access to as a member.. and membership is FREE
by Shylo
Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: 1973 Canadian One Dollar Bills, Special Serial Number?
Replies: 3
Views: 128148

Re: 1973 Canadian One Dollar Bills, Special Serial Number?

The note that is pictured above is a standard note with the prefix AA... In the "multicoloured" series for $1 notes, replacements either had asterisk "*". So the valuable notes in question would have a serial number like: *AA7745406.... Unfortunately your note does not have the a...
by Shylo
Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:21 am
Forum: Grading Help
Topic: Professional Coin Grading
Replies: 2
Views: 6003

Re: Professional Coin Grading

Iccs is pretty good with Canadian material and once a year has a special for around $8 per coin. Pcgs come highly recommended I Have never used them but I like their holders more than iccs, and they have a registry set feature. Personally I don't consider getting a coin graded unless I am thinking o...
by Shylo
Fri Oct 09, 2015 10:42 pm
Forum: Errors and Varieties
Topic: vendor warning
Replies: 8
Views: 25775

Re: vendor warning

You will have to forgive me Bill... after a bit of digging on CCF I found one thread where it was bosox that replied saying the P.E.I. cent was his.. course I can't find the link to the picture or the PCGS site.. I don't know why but I just LOVE the P.E.I penny and have a bunch of them... I have a h...