It is relatively accurate, but I'd go as far as to say that it takes some.... "artistic liberties" to show the King in a good light :)
They aren't round, and that is due to damage. Looks like someone decided to hit it with a hammer, leaving a mark both where the hammer struck...
Hi all. I've thought a bit about ugly coins. Some coins are ugly due to having underwhelming designs, some feature... "aesthetically...
Well, these don't have the PCGS stamp in the bottom corner of the slab like the real ones do. That is the first thing I check. But clearly,...
Please tell me the one on the right is the real one and not a fake. I've seen fake CACs, but nothing truly deceiving (at least deceiving me)......
No, that already exists :)
Incredible, that is dedication!!!!
Very very nice selections. Thank you for sharing!!
I keep the 1976 ones and one example of the other dates. besides that they are all spenders. :)
it could be, but could also be a stain. I can't really tell. I think the front of the forehead could be a crack, but the back appears to be more...
On the bright side, this is a lesson for you, and it is a relatively cheap lesson. Much better than buying an "uncirculated OBW Morgan roll CC...
How can he be happy when he is looking at fake and fraudulent slabs + coins so often? I'd find it difficult. It takes a special person to expose...
Yep, it's a dangerous game to play. How far back are we willing to go? What timeframe was everything "rightfully owned" and how do we get them...
Officina is separate from mint, if my understanding is correct. Usually the mint is on the bottom at the exergue, officina is to the left or...
Very lovely find! I was out yesterday and all I found was 76 cents USD and a token for a shady business :( Always love your posts. Fly me out...
We have former members who may very well have some of these 'stolen' antiquities. Maybe someone should make a call to the DA. :rolleyes:
Sounds dumb. As long as there is no damages to property, detectorists should be welcome. Here in Maine, municipal parks are fair game as long as...
Damaged, someone was bored as mentioned. Still a large cent, though!
IV? III? not so sure. Sorry. What mint and era?
Not older than the VDBs.... But yes, by date it is the first year. Nice coin. I still need a 1909 S for my set.
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