I think it would get body bagged.
Bone, I personally would call it slightly lower. Probably around a 53. I like the coin quite a bit! :)
This for me is a really tough coin. I have had essentially zero experience grading coins with planchet flaws/lamination errors etc. Without any of...
Doug, are those several planchet flaws on the obverse/reverse? I really like the nickel. : )
Looks like a solid 64 to me. Nice pickup!
Thanks for having the contest! I feel that everyone here was equally responsible for what happened. It's nice to know that a group can band...
I'm 100 percent certain it is a counterfeit.
I should add that I am particularly interested in pre 1800 thalers.
I really like the various german thalers I have seen. I have decided that rather than try to learn about all world coins, which is impossible...
Aidan, it was in fact estatedoctor.
I would grade it an ms-64. I think the staining in the left obverse field is from old spittle (ew!).
I think it is an au-53-55. Not sure about the value though.
I sure think the die did have grease or other debris on it when striking that quarter.
Fortunately everyone was very understanding of what happened. : )
There was a counterfeit bust dollar on ebay. I notified both the seller and ebay that the coin was counterfeit, yet they refused to remove it....
Also, were you reading this online, or in the print version? I'm fairly certain I know who wrote the letter, but I'll let them reveal themselves...
Jako, I am pleased to report that I have had my ban from ebay removed.
I'm not 100% certain, but I think the guarantee applies to copper coins that are in the blue labeled holders. I could be wrong of course, perhaps...
Frank, I think you are right about it being a clashed die. The bottom of the bust matches the mark.
Shortgabob, I think the reason it was graded a 64 and not a 65 was due to the carbon spots. In my opinion it is properly graded.
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