Late, but I liked this one as a 40
There is a lack of definition in the cheekbones which would typically prevent a VF grade, but there is sufficient detail elsewhere that makes me...
I believe your example to be the repaired host coin (as you already believe). The OP NGC example is a counterfeit.
This is what I notice as well, and pretty much guarantees it to be the host coin for the counterfeit dies. The second example, however, has a...
I have it on good authority that @messydesk tied for first place in the NGC grading contest. :)
The dentils on the genuine dies extended beyond the maximum predicted coin diameter to account for the variable flan width due to variable...
The rims still have issues from K9 to K12
The dentils just randomly stop. Then there’s a gap. Then there’s a thick solid rim. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Compare with a genuine one....
One of my favorite buys at FUN today: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The rims are completely wrong
I take it you have never lived in Atlanta. I spent a couple hours setting up my exhibit, then chatted withGreg Hannigan (whom I am sharing a...
I got in to Orlando last night. I will be setting up in a few hours. So excited!!! :) :) :)
I base rarity off of availability. A major rarity is one in which none are available in private hands. Extremely rare is a coin that shows up on...
I cannot make an assessment from those pics
I give them away
Neiter are worth grading. As stated above, the 1889 S is a counterfeit
Are you sure this isn’t a struck counterfeit. I have seen MANY with this sort of “engraving” on them. It’s an outlet for the counterfeiters to...
The style and fabric mainly. These are big coins, and the form of the character is generally quite consistent
A lot of these Numismatists were clueless when it comes to Chinese coins back then, and a good many still are. So far @AnYangMan has been spot-on...
There’s quite a few fakes of this type around, so be careful. Normally auctions and some of the well-known dealers. Bob Reis Scott Semans have a...
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