What a Near Mint (9.4 Graded) Comic Book Looks Like We're into super-picky territory here. Sorry to say that MINT comics are really rare, and here's why.The hobby gets very petty when you're comic book grading near mint to gem mint comic books. The tiniest spine stress takes you do...
The avoid all of this ambiguity, we should use the term "uncirculated" to describe the condition of a coin. It is synonymous with the coin grading term "mint state." Much like other coin collecting adjectives such as "Gem coin" and "BU coin," uncirculated has become overused. It is emp...
In 2016, a near-mint condition 1909 Honus Wagner card sold for a record-breaking price of $3.12 million, further solidifying its status as a prized possession in the world of sports memorabilia. Collecting the 1909 Honus Wagner baseball card is more than just owning a piece of cardboard; it...
Proof set values tend to be rather modest. Depending on the set of coins, prices for sets from the U.S. Mint can range from $35 to well over $100. The higher prices are usually reserved for annual silver proof sets, where each coin is struck from silver. Unfortunately, on the seconda...
One of the largest determinants of the value of the bill is the grading of the certificate. Most silver certificates receive a grade on the Sheldon numerical scale, ranging from one to 70, where 70 represents a certificate in perfect mint condition. The numerical grade corresponds with a...
another Samantha and it just seemed…wrongwhen I said her name… like I was calling myself or something. Luckily when the ‘other’ Samantha returned my message she broke the dual-name ice with this gem: “Hi Samantha! Great name by the way…” Is it wrong to want to be the only ...
Mint is one of these herbs that comes back every year, in fact if it wasn’t contained it would invade the entire garden. We’ll be able to pick this all summer long, well into autumn when the cool nights will burn the leaves and it’ll die back for the winter. A favourite ...
Spring is in the air and in Spring Pea Soup! Made with the freshest of peas, be they fresh or frozen, this soup is a vibrant green ode to the season. Infused with the delicate flavors of mint, onion, and garlic, and simmered in a rich vegetable broth, it’s a light yet flavorful...
The rare promo Pokémon card wasn't just any ordinary reward though, as it actually revealed the location of a finals tournament that was held in secret. The No. 1 Trainer promotional card granted winners access to the Super Secret Battle contest held in Tokyo. A perfect PSA Gem Mint 10 ...
ByGovMint: What is Coin Grading? Grading is a way of determining the physical condition of a coin. Coin grading is both an art and a science. According to standards accepted by collectors, a coin is given a grade based on factors such as the strength of strike, wear, contact marks, an...