Describe what you see that makes you think this is an error coin.
I'm gonna guess plating issues.
The sun's ray under the gown, the details of the sandals and the overall cast look are the tells of a counterfeit for me.
Only? I think every dollar starting with the Peace dollar to present would fit into the unwanted, unhonored catagory.
I recently sold two 1oz Engelhard bars. I had to discount one because of a carbon spot.
Doubtful. American Silver Eagles (ASE's) are supposed to contain 1 oz of 999 silver. Un-like a coin that was produced for regular circulation and...
Agreed.
I understand it is the wash/rinse process used on the planchet before the strike. It can happen at any time and there is no known correction...
So you’re saying if someone used those sulphur treated canvas sacks were used to store silver bars maybe there is a chance? ^_^ Yes Also I have...
You have to be careful to understand what PCGS means by turnaround time. If they state 60 days that is 60 working days plus days missed for coin...
The toning of Morgan dollars was caused by the sulfur treated canvas sacks the mint used to store the coins in. The purpose of treating the sacks...
Smooshines? A new paddyman-isam?
Leave the wrapper on. It may add to the validity (at resale) that the bar was not tampered with.
Thats why us little people turn around times are so long. The major auction houses have front of the line privileges.
Melt value is the intrinsic value of the precious metal of a coin. It is assigned to a coin that is worn or damaged to the point of losing its...
I've been in the same boat. It's always grandpa's coin collection. A shoe box of worn, common date pocket change. Spent the time to ensure there...
Reported, seller informed.
Your'er in the ball park!
He fled to Israel for a few years, then returned to the US for trial and sentencing.
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