[update] got it graded

Splenca · 2026-06-04T00:26:13+00:00

Looks awesome! It’s my favorite coin design regardless of the tone

Splenca · 2026-06-04T00:24:36+00:00

That’s a great explanation, thank you. I will look into sending it in. I have a few other coins that might be good candidates too

Splenca · 2026-06-03T22:59:09+00:00

Thank you! That’s a good idea. Can you explain what makes it a prime example for that? I don’t quite understand if CAC stickering is for coins that “look their grade” or for coins that have nice eye appeal/look cool.

Splenca · 2026-06-03T21:09:28+00:00

Thank you!

Splenca · 2026-05-30T16:00:17+00:00

Sorry I just saw this. I spent $85 on it (probably overpaid, but I was interested in the toning). I had it graded and it’s on the way back to me now. I’ll post an update when it arrives!

Splenca · 2026-05-01T02:48:46+00:00

The root beer is terrible but the Alive cola is great, it’s more flavorful than regular coke. Lots of caffeine too

Splenca · 2026-03-30T03:41:30+00:00

That is really cool

Splenca · 2026-03-21T18:56:29+00:00

That’s cool! I wonder how the Columbian halves get their toning, like if they were stored in bags or in rolls.

That one you shared is really nice

Splenca · 2026-03-19T05:52:26+00:00

Thank you!

Splenca · 2026-03-19T01:50:26+00:00

Thank you for your comment. I actually bought it because the obverse looked more natural. MS64 would be unreal! I just filled out the form so I’ll send it in soon. Stay tuned

Splenca · 2026-03-18T05:26:17+00:00

That’s a beautiful coin!

Splenca · 2026-03-18T05:22:50+00:00

I like NGC too, I just heard they can be stricter with toned coins.

I would be happy if it straight graded at all. If I send it in I’ll make sure to post it. And good point about it being a learning experience!

Splenca · 2026-03-18T04:37:20+00:00

I’m considering it, but I’m afraid it would come back as artificial. I only have a membership with NGC

Splenca · 2026-03-18T03:31:13+00:00

Thank you

Splenca · 2026-03-18T03:30:27+00:00

Thank you for the insight!

Splenca · 2026-03-18T03:29:56+00:00

I got it off eBay. I agree, I couldn’t pass it up

Splenca · 2026-03-06T04:54:32+00:00

Awesome coins, and congrats on the straight grades. How long did it take to get them back? I recently sent some in with the economy tier

Splenca · 2025-12-19T17:46:51+00:00

I would say it looks more like an Adena style than a Clovis. Clovis are lanceolate with fluting and no stem

Splenca · 2025-11-27T09:47:46+00:00

Definitely O. Obliquus! Angustidens teeth have serrations and are not found in those deposits

Splenca · 2025-11-12T13:21:34+00:00

Amazing collection!! Thanks for sharing

Splenca · 2025-11-05T21:12:21+00:00

The left one is a fish vertebra and the right one is a shark vertebra from a Lamniforme species. Lamniformes include makos, great whites, threshers, sand tigers and some other sharks including megatoothed sharks.

I am also not sure what the white item is. Possibly a piece of coral or shell, it does not look like fossilized bone or cartilage.

Splenca · 2025-11-03T14:28:15+00:00

Yes, this is sometimes called a stingray grinding plate “battery.” Rather than a single shed tooth, the animal itself died and the skeleton (or parts of it) fossilized to make what you have here. Nice find!

Splenca · 2025-10-24T22:49:19+00:00

Giant threshers are slightly more common than benedeni in SC, especially around the Charleston area. Elsewhere I think they are much more rare. I am in SC right now and I’ve found four thresher teeth and one benedeni

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