It's plated.
I've wanted a secret room since I was about 6. Neat.
Any kind of 30+ year old OGP is going to break down, to some extent. I've had my fair share of problems, both with foreign and US sets.
Yep, these KGB 'suicide quarters' were minted in St. Petersburg in 1971 and 1972, from seized Canadian planchets and dies stolen from Ottawa by an...
Drool.
Well it's either AU-55 or low MS, but I can't tell.
Where are these 'going' for $14 and $13 each? If they only were...
Something is going on with the rim, too. Ex-Jewelry, maybe.
Both appear genuine. IMO, the G$1 is a bad deal at $88, but the counterstamped G$2.5 is actually sort of interesting for $135.
I'm not sure how to respond to this, or even why I'm doing so.
I have to say, the obverse marks are distracting, but I rather like the coin. I don't think you did too bad at ~$500.
I don't even see how you could use that much on one parcel. A roll of shipping tape lasts me about a week and a half.
I was struck by how squared off the rim is on your second picture. Denticles are sharp and well formed, too.
This is neat, can't wait to see if it's a proof! I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya.
I get a lot of guys in the shop who bought a lot at $35/ozT and above. They don't typically sell, but come in and buy more, trying to lower their...
I live in Ballston Spa, and know the seller, if you want me to ask.
Reported.
Great write-up! I like reading these.
Yep, you finally found something!
+1 to this. Very nice notes. The majority of examples are in G-VG.
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