Not sure why it was determined to be not genuine. It would be nice if NGC pointed out why it rated that designation.
I guess I don't send them in only for the authentication; I think coins that are encapsulated have added some value and are easier to sell when...
And I send them in only for the authentication purpose.
Yes, I now believe that is true. I didn't realize they were two separate companies.
Thanks for the help, Ed. I guess I've no recourse to anyone then.
I purchased a coin in Gitbud Numismatik Auction 2 9 April 2017. I recently sent the coin, an Ionian EL hekte, to NGC for grading and...
Lettering on reverse could be aramaic with what looks like the rostrum of a ship if you rotate it 90 degrees clockwise.
There are some of these tourist trap fakes available, so you are correct. But the ones I've seen would fool no one. Some are even marked "copy"...
grape leaf
I don't believe the Judaean war prutot are often faked. They are in the $50 to $60 range even in decent shape.
Again, I think it is Judaean. First picture is upside down.
Yep.
It is Judaean. Third year of the war against Rome from about year 68/69ad. Second picture is upside down; it is a jar with a lid.
One of the best ones I've seen. Congrats!!
Rather than destroy them, you can do what I do when I get a fake I can't return and donate them to the ANA's counterfeit coin class. I believe...
I have been using Wise from when it was Transferwise and have found it to be easy to use, to have a reasonable cost, to provide a good exchange...
Yes, hmmm, that's what I meant.
I do stand corrected.
I don't believe there were any bronze Otho coins.
Does anyone know what the silver percentage should be in the Athens owls? Did the silver content change as the styles changed, or was the silver...
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