looks like a nice xf40 to me. good buy.
I got the error page, which usually means the listing was pulled. thanks for the help, folks!
for those who aren't sure if it's fake, it has a type 1 reverse which wasn't used after 1876. please see here:...
looks like a nice vf30 to me.
I informed the seller about this obvious fake, (wrong reverse, and other problems too numerous to list); he thanked me but has not taken it down....
What a nice looking original coin! GReat to buy those raw and hold them right in hour hand. Congrats.
Reeded edge, collar struck. sheesh.
I'll guess 55. The strike weakness on these can be confusing!
Looking at some of the silver coins, I see problems (cleaned, dipped out) and AUs described as mint state. Probably buys problem coins and cracks...
Thanks JM for another very informative history lesson illustrated with items from your extensive collection. Interesting reading on the restrikes.
Any turban head gold is special; that's a really nice example and I admire your restraint in saving your funds and waiting for the right coin.
66? I really like it!
Listing disappeared, thanks folks!
I looked at the last 3 he sold, none jump out to me as fake, but 2 are scrubbed to death.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184862737597 obvious fake, terrible details and wrong rev. to boot. I messaged the seller and included the link to the...
I was thinking MS64. but, you may be able to see some subtle rub with the right light... let us know.
thanks for the info, did not know these even existed! The set looks nice.
In cases like this I like to pull out my copy of Halperin's book, How to Grade US Coins; according to page 105, the high points of the designs...
Jack, I find your threads to be incredibly interesting and useful. You are doing very important work and I really hope you will continue to post...
64PL?
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