I believe it was polished, which eliminated the luster and created the reflective surfaces, then coated with something that created the "crackled"...
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last minute guess... 64?
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looks 63 to me
What's that in the left obv field of the Frankie? Almost looks like a struck through thread.
Looks AU to me. A nice strike with almost all the stars complete. Obverse is very sharp, I like it.
I'm trying to figure out what is going on in the left obv. field next to star 2, just toning or some kind of impression in the metal. Details...
I'll guess 40. Love all those die cracks!
Be patient. Don't compromise. The right coin will turn up.
a nice looking small eagle bust $1; turban head gold with original skin.
Given that even a Fine sells for >3,000 I would not bet on it being real. The date does not look right but I do not know about the different obv....
None of those coins look right to me. The photos are just small enough to make authentication difficult. I think you are smart to stay away!
Congrats to Jester for picking up a rare Fugio. I have a scarce Nova Constellatio sort of like that, eye candy to a specialist but otherwise...
Some very nice coins on this page! Love all the gold, and that 31s cent has nice color.
65 for mine
I'm counting on you Rusty!
I downloaded the pi'cs to my pc, put them on photobucket then posted them here. Like you I look forward to Joe K's book but still haven't heard...
I think I'll just leave it up as a warning. It's funny how things cycle around. Anyway, maybe someone can find the elusive 4th MM (on a genuine...
I voted 40. I like the look of the coin. the dark diagonal line on the rev. might be from a rubber band.
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