I am still fairly new to purchasing coins on e-bay. I received a very snide reply to what I thought was an innocent question. What are your thoughts on the marks in the center of both the obverse and reverse? Thanx, Jeff
Hard to say what they are, but tihs coin is common enough that I would wait for a better example (and seller).
Ditto. If the seller was rude with you just for asking a question, I'd stay away. It shouldn't be all that hard to find a nicer example.
Although I will not make negative comments about this seller, I personally would avoid their auctions. Also, any dealer or seller that isn't pleasant in answering questions about their inventory, you might as well never buy from them again. There are plenty of great dealers who would be happy to share more information about their coins for sale.
Also, I think it is very probable this coin would get BB'd at a PCGS or NGC (for scratches and what not). I don't know if you had any intent on purchasing the coin and submitting, but I would pass if so. However, if you like the coin and don't care about the plastic, well that's another story. Although, I agree with what everyone else has been saying about the rude reply you got for asking a question.
Might be the beginning of something which tends to develope into a serious case like this. Good thing they got it in time.
Definite post mint damage. And there is nothing wrong with asking questions. This morning I asked a seller what the editions #'s were on some Max Mehl books that he had for sale, he told me that they were listed in his description, as 1942, etc. I then told him where to find the #'s in the books, since Mehl commonly issued two editions in one year. He was appreciative and actually thanked me. So, not everyone is Einstein, and if the seller was nasty, pass on him/her. There are plenty of other sellers out there.
Looks like the tip of a knife blade to me. Someone may have hammered a knife into the coin. Guys do weird things with knives when they are bored.
