GettyPhiladelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was trolled by fans for his new hairstyle[/caption]
GettySirianni removed his cap to reveal a fresh look against the Cleveland Browns[/caption]
He had made the most of his team’s bye week by changing his hairstyle following their crushing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccanneers.
Sirianni returned with a buzzcut after shaving his head during the Eagles’ break from NFL action.
The 43-year-old had been under pressure going into Sunday’s game after only amassing a 2-2 record before the bye week.
Fans were quick to take aim at his new hairstyle on social media during the clash with the Browns.
Reacting to Sirianni’s bold new look, one fan wrote: “Man is trying to look different so the GM forgets what he looks like so he doesn’t get fired.”
Another added: “Doing everything except coaching good.”
A third fan also joked: “Doing his best Robert Saleh impression on his way out.”
1 week agoSouth TvComments Off on Exact detail on the back of your nickel means it could sell for $4,800 at auction – check your spare change
COIN collectors are paying big bucks for a rare nickel with an interesting strike error.
The 1949-D Nickel is a rare coin that entered the production line a few years after the end of the Second World War.
Heritage AuctionsCoin collectors have been told to check their change to see if they own a 1949-D Nickel[/caption]
Heritage AuctionsOwners of the nickel could bag some serious money if the nickel has five steps on Jefferson’s primary plantation, Monticello[/caption]
The first Jefferson nickels came into American coinage history in 1938, and featured the profile of the eponymous Founding Father and third U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.
The 1949 coins were minted ten years later, shortly after WWII ended when the US tried to recover after war efforts and losses.
In 2021, the coin was sold at auction for an eye-popping $4,800.
However, eager coin collectors must make sure the nickel is from the Denver Mint and satisfies the full steps detail on the reverse of the coin at the base of Jefferson’s primary plantation, Monticello.
The stairway to the home must show at least five full steps in order for owners to be in with a shout of bagging the eye-popping cash sum.
COINING IT
Finding valuable coins could be as easy as checking your spare change.
This means inspecting your coins for rare pennies, nickels, dimes, and others as many of them could sell for thousands.
The most valuable coins are ones with a low mintage or an error, as collectors find those coins are some of the rarest.
The eBay site is a great resource to check if your coins are worth anything.
Just need to search the full coin name, select the sold listing, and then toggle the search to highest value.
It may also be helpful to get your coin graded by a third-party service.
This will likely reassure any coin collector that yours is legitimate which can add tons of cash to the price.
GRADE UP
Coin grading may seem complex, but understanding the basics can help you make better decisions when buying or selling coins.
Coins are assessed on a 70-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest condition and 70 signifies a perfect mint state.
The grading system uses terms like “Good,” which scores a low 4, and “Fine,” rated at 12.
However, grading considers more than just wear; factors such as luster, strike quality, and coloration can greatly impact a coin’s value.
How coins are graded
Coins are graded on a scale of one to 70, with one being the poorest grade, and 70 being the most pristine example.
Numbers 60 to 70 are generally the most sought-after by collectors and are known as Mint State coins.
Pieces that fetch thousands at auction are commonly found in MS67, MS68, and MS69 conditions.
An MS-70 is near-impossible to find among older coins.
As a result, two coins with similar wear may receive different grades based on these aspects.
Authenticity is vital, ensuring the coin has not been altered.
Reputable third-party grading services, like the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), provide expert evaluations, assign grades, and encapsulate coins in protective holders.
Utilizing these services enhances a coin’s credibility and marketability.
Coin grades range from Poor (1) to Mint State (60-70).
For example, a “Good” coin shows basic outlines of the design, while an “Extremely Fine” coin retains sharp details with minimal wear.
Mint State coins may display minor handling flaws but show no signs of circulation wear.
Moreover, grading services can identify proof coins, which are specially produced and graded differently than regular coins.
1 week agoSouth TvComments Off on Brit boxer Ben Whittaker ‘smashes fan’s phone’ at airport & is hauled away by security hours after bizarre end to fight
BRITISH champion boxer Ben Whittaker was hauled away by airport security in Saudi Arabia for smashing a fan’s phone.
It came hours after the former Olympian, 27, drew his bout with Liam Cameron at the Kingdom Arena in farcical fashion on Saturday, having injured his leg on toppling over the ropes.
BackGridBoxer Ben Whittaker was hauled away by airport security following the incident[/caption]
BackGridWhittaker smashed a fan’s phone[/caption]
BackGridThe fighter was seen with his injured ankle plastered[/caption]
GettyThe fighter fell out of the ring as a result of a tussle with Liam Cameron on Saturday[/caption]
He was taken out in a wheelchair before punching a wall in frustration prior to being taken to hospital.
IBF light-heavyweight champion Whittaker was spotted walking through security at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh just after midnight this morning with his ankle bandaged.
A witness, who was at the fight and booked on the same Saudi Airlines flight to Heathrow, said he was in duty free when he saw the confrontation.
He told The Sun: “I spotted Ben Whittaker coming through security and then a fan who had a boxing T-shirt on went up with his phone and went to take a photo.
“Ben said ‘don’t take no photos of me’ and snatched the phone out of his hand and smashed it straight on the floor.
“Ben stepped towards him, looked like he was gonna punch him and some of Ben’s team jumped in between them and it got really heated – they were shouting at each other.”
The witness, who did not wish to be named, said airport security detained the pair.
He added that both men – with the fan aged around 30 and wearing merchandise from the fight – initially had their passports taken off them.
“It caused a big scene,” he continued.
“Ben said he would pay for the phone and they both were made to write down their details… and they were allowed to go on the flight.”
It is understood the pair quickly calmed down and swapped details.
The witness said, strangely, the pair were taken into a nearby coffee shop and wrote their details while sitting side by side at the same table.
Whittaker offered to cover the cost of the phone and they parted on good terms.
“They literally did it at the Costa or Starbucks in front of everyone,” he said.
The witness said Whittaker appeared to be hobbling a bit and his ankle was bandaged at the time of the altercation.
GettyCameron lands a punch on Whittaker during the fight[/caption]
GettyWhittaker weighing in ahead of the fight[/caption]
CHRIS DEANWhittaker later left the venue in a wheelchair[/caption]
“When he went to the fan, he sort of forgot and had no problem running up to him. His face was lumpy and bruised from the fight.”
He said Whittaker was “fuming at first” but then calmed down once security were involved.
“He looked quite chilled out towards the end,” he added.
Whittaker told The Sun: “This was a really unfortunate event and I’m grateful to the gentleman that he sat down to talk about it straight afterwards and accepted my apology.
“Unfortunately I can’t comment further on the alleged video recording as I have not seen it.
“In any case, we are in touch about replacing his phone and coming along to a future event as our guest.”
During Saturday’s match, Whittaker and Cameron fell over the top rope at the end of the fifth round.
Cameron made his way back to his feet but Whittaker stayed down, clutching his right leg.
The fight – part of the Riyadh Season – IV Crown Showdown card – went to a technical decision with all three judges unable to come to an agreement.
Both boxers were then awarded a 58-57 score by two judges and 58-58 even by a third, resulting in the split decision draw.
Ben Whittaker punched a hole in the wall after his fightGettyThe boxer appeared to be in a lot of pain but his opponent was unscathed[/caption]
GettyThe fighters square up during the pre-fight press conference[/caption]
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