Actually the price isn't too high at all, considering that these routinely sell for $12-$15 each in that condition. So that is $200-$250 if you...
I'm probably not qualified to give you a detailed answer on how to attribute varieties of this. I'm still learning, it's a very tricky thing. The...
They just sold several hundred fakes through their various accounts, so now they are running away to avoid all the claims once people realize the...
Saw this one before, really bad fakes, and even worse seller id.. Dr. Satan lol
The coin is just fine as it is, don't bother with verdi-care or any other products.
It is a common date. You can tell it is fake without doing any further tests by the weakly struck and porous looking areas. Genuine examples of...
Nothing you can really do about dark spots on copper and bronze coins. Any attempt to try and "fix" it will just cause more damage. It's still a...
Assuming those thieves have a conscience. Most of them are sociopaths and psychopaths who have no soul.
Back in the day, you get a food stamp, go buy a 5 cent Bazooka Joe gum, get 95 cents cash back. Whatcha know about that ;)
PS: did a little digging. This coin was sold by a reputable dealer as an auction and sold for $45. The buyer (who is also a very reputable dealer)...
Smart :)
Very nice 1/2 real, but the errors don't really add value. They are typical of the series.
Have you tried "Persia"? :)
Cigar man? ;)
I've even seen people go so far as to use "Q-ba"
From what I see people looking for them have figured out how to find them without the keyword "Cuba". I still see them selling for the same prices...
Meiji year 28, but it is a modern fake. Sorry. Your trained eye is universal, which is always nice to have. You were suspicious even without...
Looks like a love token, is it quarter size? Most likely worth more than a normal coin in that grade.
You could and always can sell Cuban coins on eBay, just don't use the word "Cuba" in your title or description. Even if someone reports you they...
Chris, why even bother? :)
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