I see a couple of things which are concerning. But better pics would help. The denticles on the obverse at the 5 o'clock position look weak....
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Here's a blown up detail picture of where the pimples are supposed to be.[ATTACH]
As for the so called pimples. One is a gouge/scratch. The other disappeared when I lightly rubbed it. It may have been something on the coin....
As for the denticles on my coin. In hand, when looking at it on an angle. You can see they're worn. You can even see the shiny silver which makes...
When I was a kid, I always wanted a Draped Bust Silver Dollar. I remember the price of one in the Red Book. It was $100.00. Might as well been a...
You would have to know the weight of the holder. Here's a list if weights for PCGS I found. It's from 2015 so the new ones may weigh differently....
It's good then. :) As for hijacking. That's what this thread if for, asking about Trade Dollars and learning. It's an excellent thread. Yeah,...
On my Saturday, I decided to take a picture of this. ANCIENT GREECE Sicily, Syracuse (425-345 BC). Silver decadrachm from the master engraver...
I can see your coin is in a plastic holder. Is it graded? As for it being authentic, it looks like it might be ok, but we need better pictures to...
The Obv1/ Rev 2 version is typical in value. The Obv2/Rev2 is the extremely rare one.
It was sold as a Perephone from a seller on Vcoins. I'll have to do some research to make sure. Edit: I did some research. WildWinds is the place...
Another ancient arrived in the mail today. It's amazing how small of a coin it is. LOKRIS, Lokri Opuntii. Circa 338-300 BC. AR Hemidrachm...
I'll check it out. Thank you. And thank you all for your kind words.
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