I know.
What type? Morgan dollar.
It's modern and likely contains no gold or silver. Take it to a local jeweler or coin dealer to look for a mark.
You've seen it in-hand so I would have to defer to you, but the surfaces look soft likes these IHCs get when they are lightly corroded from being dug.
The New Haven restrikes are essentially counterfeits that the TPGs have agreed to certify. If you want an original Fugio, then buy an original Fugio.
It may be the images, but the coin appears to have environmental damage throughout.
Actually, it has always meant what someone will buy the most overgraded piece of you-know-what from that happens to inhabit whatever given holder...
The 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent is a common coin, so you should exercise patience. Also, in your position I cannot stress enough to buy one certified...
The problem with coins like the gold dollar listed above is that folks rarely collect these by date/mintmark. Rather, they are purchased...
Be more knowledgeable than everyone else.
It wasn't "bad"; it was just someone who didn't have the time to show me something when it appeared to me that he did have the time.
I find it amazing to read all these bad dealer stories. In all the years I have been involved in numismatics, I can recall only one dealer...
It might be best to speak with representatives within your local town hall and find out the local requirements.
I guess I'll let it rest...:oops:
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Have you ever been to lot viewing for a major auction? The slabs are routinely abused at these venues and I have always thought that quite a few...
No, I didn't miss your point; I answered it in the first sentence beneath what you quoted. There have been various estimates for survivorship...
I found it difficult to read.
Of course.
Let's not go with 1,200 since this number is clearly incorrect (too low) and should be removed from the conversation. Many folks have come up...
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