Paul I didn't admit to anything regarding your coin. My statement, which you qouted, was a general statement to the OP to clarify that if the...
As already stated, your grandmother told you a bunch of poppycock. Businesses CAN refuse to accept unrolled, and even rolled, change, just as...
I wouldn't retire just yet. Looks like MD, or mechanical doubling, which is flat and step-like.
If the marks you see are bag marks, or contact marks from other coins, those usually don't hold a coin back from an MS grade. Circulation wear...
Well it's your choice obviously. Not sure which membership information for PCGS or NGC you're looking at but the cheapest membership at PCGS is...
Unless a memo was posted not to tear fake bills up ;)
I think you should edit the statement; "Don't accept anything less.", as dealers and B&Ms never pay spot or premiums over spot for junk silver....
What do you bet her second job is a Wal-Mart cashier, all of whom are now expert counterfeit detectors :thumb:
Gonna need much clearer, and larger pics to see anything conclusive. Also take a straight on shot with the coin sitting upright, both sides.
You didn't think you could mask that, did you?
Since the financial advice comes from a kid, I would put more stock into Desertgem's advice before any 12 y/o's.
Obverse http://www.usmint.gov/downloads/pressroom/GirlScouts_O_LineArt.jpg Reverse http://www.usmint.gov/downloads/pressroom/GirlScouts_R_LineArt.jpg
I agree with the others, PMD, no added value. Looks like someone was trying to make this appear to be a struck through a grease filled die.
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However, if submitted to a TPG, it would probably be body bagged because of the post mint removal of the date and LIBERTY, and that is enough to...
You have to understand something. This type of scenario is common place not only here at CT, but every numismatic forum as well. New member...
Here we go again! The mythical offer!
Why not join PCGS and submit it yourself?
Current melt on 74, 40% silver halves is $381.10. I think a fair offer, to start the haggling with anyway, would be $325 and go from there. Your...
In addition to no mention by the OP as to whether this jeweler is experienced in telling if a coin has been plated or not. Jewelry it's not that...
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