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ddddd liked mrweaseluv's post in the thread ICG Cointalk special still on & a grading dilemma with a Morgan.

it is possible carbon from a fire bonded to the surface silver and could possibly throw off a sigma, but as mention sigmas seek known...

ddddd liked Puckles's post in the thread When photos can't do it justice: exquisitely toned silver franc of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Loved your article and this period of history. I was thrilled with the quality of this 1808 5 francs when I got it. The seller's photos...

ddddd replied to the thread When photos can't do it justice: exquisitely toned silver franc of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Very cool coin and a nice write-up! The video definitely helps show the true beauty of the coin! I had the same opinion. It could come...

ddddd liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread When photos can't do it justice: exquisitely toned silver franc of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Oh! I found that GIF. It's not great, but... [IMG]

ddddd liked SensibleSal66's post in the thread When photos can't do it justice: exquisitely toned silver franc of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Hey guys! I have a button that I found while metal detecting. It's got silver wash and on the back, it says "The Battle of Waterloo...

ddddd replied to the thread ICG Cointalk special still on & a grading dilemma with a Morgan.

It is weird since the Franklins they bought weren't the most appealing coins either (they weren't damaged but were well circulated).

ddddd liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread When photos can't do it justice: exquisitely toned silver franc of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Very handsome coin from a very historic era and person! Here is a medal from his 1840 funeral in Paris, when they brought his remains...

ddddd liked The Meat man's post in the thread When photos can't do it justice: exquisitely toned silver franc of Napoleon Bonaparte.

What do redwood trees, the interior of the Hagia Sophia, and my new coin have in common? Photos can’t do it justice. ;) Having...

ddddd replied to the thread ICG Cointalk special still on & a grading dilemma with a Morgan.

To add to the above comment, this was close to a month ago now, while prices were still increasing and before the recent drop. Plus they...

ddddd replied to the thread ICG Cointalk special still on & a grading dilemma with a Morgan.

That is why I said the 85% sounded weird. What is unusual is that 3 different dealers all did not like the test results. However, each...

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ICG Cointalk special still on & a grading dilemma with a Morgan

Has anyone used the ICG Cointalk special recently? And can counterfeit coins get slabbed in the special ICG counterfeit holder as part...

Forum: Coin Chat

ddddd replied to the thread The Toning Premium Thread Part 2.

With the premiums on many of these, they are still eons away from spot price matching the toner premium. :p

ddddd liked Pickin and Grinin's post in the thread The Toning Premium Thread Part 2.

Not when Silver price is the only identifier.

ddddd liked Hiddendragon's post in the thread Better to be lucky than good?.

Yeah, I know a lot but I can't say I know the value of every date and mintmark from every series. Sometimes I get a pleasant surprise.