This is one of the most commonly counterfeited series of coins (in fact it is one of only a handful of series where a complete date and mintmark...
Koneek is the Cyrillic spelling of the word Kopek, which was the minor unit of currency in the USSR (someone who knows more can comment on if it...
your coin appears to be genuine to me David. The $17 price is an ok price for that coin, so I think you are ok. I probably wouldn't have cleaned...
if you think the gunk is organic then dip the coin in pure acetone (from a hardware store). Acetone is innocuous to silver so you can let it soak...
end-rollers are cheap (can cost less tha $20) so be very cautious if you (or someone you explicitly trust) wasn't the one to get the roll from a...
just go to your bank.
US 1 oz PT coins are denominated $100
Both companies (they are seperate) are part of the Certified Collectibles Group, but since they are distinc they don't work together the way you...
While I strongly disagree with you here, there is a solution. send your coins to ICG. They do NOT charge a grading fee for coins returned...
ehh, the california issues are tokens, not US coins and the modern bullion doesn't count, IMO, lol. either that or I can just admit I was...
I'd recommend www.midatlanticcoins.com They are reputable and will give you an honest price for bags of wheats. Pluse Steve (the owner) is one...
The inconsistancies are actually proof that the counter-sig is genuine. A perfect copy would be impossible without using some form of tracing to...
No, they routinely misgrade coins. You must be able to grade for yourself if you want to purchase SEGS coins, and then after you have graded...
In US coins it is a small letter on the coin that indicates where the coin was made (some other countries use letters for their mintmarks and some...
doh!! I shouldn't have missed thos, lol. They are added now. Thanks
It's the only issued $50 gold piece and the only octagonal coin issued in the US. An interesting coin to say the least.
I have done this and I was able to nearly complete a set of Rooseys, Washingtons, and Franklins from them. My preference is to go to my dealer...
It shouldn't affect the price, but if the public perception changes, it certainly could decrease the price.
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