For what it's worth... those two coppers in their completed items both appear to be modern fakes with that "oven-baked blue" as I like to call it.
This right here tells me why I should not have bothered after my first reply in this thread. Enjoy your medal.
What are you even talking about? What is the size of a quarter?
See this article: http://coinquest.com/cgi-bin/cq/coins?main_coin=16774 Skip down to "summary" where it breaks down values for specific...
Oh I found another modern repro of a different Indian peace medal...
It is modern. Some guy is asking nearly $300 for it on eBay. It's literally worth like $5. The changes in design elements from originals/official...
No need to double post https://www.cointalk.com/threads/1757-treaty-of-easton-indian-peace-medal-w-no-fire-or-pipe-thoughts.269730/#post-2256422
Yes it's a genuine example
He examined and bought it a while back, thanks
I live in NYC and didn't even realize the ANS museum was here. That's just sad :banghead:
This seller specializes in profit margin based on misinformation.
That is forums in general. I mean there are others where everyone is super nice, but the downside is that those forums don't have the collective...
Congrats on 2k :) I actually always appreciated mint cancelled coins. It's an important part of the minting process that often gets attributed as...
I see the green area near the rim, it looks like "slime" rather than corrosion that has eaten into the surface. Acetone it ASAP. As for the spot...
Nice shots! My photos never come out this good with small details, like overdates :)
Afraid you'll get sucked in to the dark side? ;)
NNC is a notorious eBay self-slabber with id centsles
It may be mean, but it's probably good for the hobby. You never know, one of those youngins might get interested and become the next big thing in...
I've gotten weird looks from younger clerks when using Kennedy halves to pay for things and have had to explain that they are real US coinage.
To be fair, try spending a Kennedy half or an Ike, see how many clerks give you a questionable look lol
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