I agree, but I don't see how the angles of the purported numeral match those of a known 2 punch. That is where I have an issue with how this is...
"Did you actually find big demand for toned coins back then ? I thought that was a recent phenomena. Tom, what do you mean with the reference to...
It's not a Type II and it's not worth the BIN. Other than that, what's the problem?:eek:
A modern fantasy. A few points to keep in mind are that the originals generally had the denomination listed on them, they did not use the bear...
I was there and quite active in this market as both a dealer and collector. My experience in high end, toned gems and both circulated and mint...
I think you have a mechanical error and the coin is an F12.
It should be pretty obvious to most folks that if they are going to participate in an auction environment that it will benefit them greatly if...
Yes, toned coins can and do receive the cameo designation.
You would be incorrect in that assumption. Toning is the effect of thin film interference on a coin and that is, for the most part, a gas phase...
Never. Not as long as the coin is stored away from anything that will tone it.
Looks like a lamination, but could very well be the remains of a dried rubber band (seriously).
"Easier to just let it be and save it for a rainy day." While that is definitely the easier thing to do, I can guarantee it is the more risky...
I recognized right away this was for Rey. I don't have any coins or medals with trains on them, but he sent me numerous folders and displays of...
Pretty dang cool.
What you get out of it is going to hinge mightily on how much effort you are willing to put into selling it.
Looks fine to me.
It's beautiful.
I suggest we fragment the boards into several hundred special interest forums so that each gets less participation.
I don't doubt that it might match a coin in the Cherrypicker Guide; that wasn't the point. The issue I have with it is that I don't see the...
It doesn't matter how it was advertised; it is a counterfeit in a counterfeit holder. That is no tribute piece or novelty. Also, at 5% of the...
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