Recently we have encountered counterfeit high grade 1857 Flying Eagle cents, Breen #1927, for auction on Ebay. There are several items that are important.The authentic coins have some marks that are missing on...
This is a work in progress. Will add more info very shortly. Buying coins on eBay can be a very rewarding but many times VERY risky business. There are just as many "bad coins"as there are "bad sellers"....
LOW starting Prices I use low starting Prices, With $2.95 S/H and .50 for other wins. A lot of sellers have low starting prices But trap you with Hight S/H. I have seen .99 Starting prices for 10.00...
Flying Eagle (1856 - 1858)The act of February 21, 1857 provided for the coinage of the small cent. The 1856 Flying Eagle was not an authorized Mint issue, as the law governing the new size coin enacted after...
PENNIES Braided Hair Large Cents (1840 to 1857)1840 and 1842 strikes are known with with both small and large dates, with little difference in value. 1855 and 1856 strikes are known with both slanting and...