It's tough to tell from the scans if the mintmark is genuine or added to the coin. Assuming this is a genuine 1932-S WQ then one in this grade...
This is absolutely WRONG! PVC is not verdigris. Verdigris is a mixture of copper salts among which a high proportion is copper acetate, but...
The Franklin Mint also made inexpensive presidential tokens in the 1970s and 1980s that can be today located for $1 or thereabouts each.
You guys are killing me with the WQ images. I've tried to refrain from posting them, but here is one that is pretty unusual- [IMG] [IMG]
It is important to note that not all plastics will cause PVC damage. A good rule for this is that if the plastic smells like a shower curtain...
It's in an NGC MS66* holder and I owned it for many years. At one time I helped LeeG with his type set and sent to him perhaps four of my toned...
I do not believe this is PVC, it is more likely to be verdigris. You can soak in acetone if you like as long as you understand the risks of...
A lot of your strategy will depend upon the grade range that you are looking to obtain. In general the Classic Head large cent will be the...
You should realize that these coins were not minted to a static weight, but to a weight range and that even after circulation the lightest coin...
You did quite well with the purchase.
It's a 1944-D that has had the crossbar and other parts of the first 4 removed. It was likely then cleaned and stripped before being retoned....
It's nice to see more folks interested in the hobby. I have been taking Wheat cents out of circulation for years, too, and simply toss them in a jug.
A good rule to remember is that if you do not know how to authenticate coins that you might want to stick to pieces certified by reputable...
I believe the prices listed are for accurately graded, problem-free pieces either raw or certified. Many slabbed coins are a fair bit more liquid...
It is very common, even for the best known or more respected dealers, to have their employees sell their inventory on ebay under various user...
Both coins appear genuine, but both have been cleaned very harshly and the 1852 is corroded to all heck and back consistent with a coin that was...
Yes, they very well could be real. They appear to be stacks of modern US American Gold Eagles of the $5 denomination, which is one-tenth ounce...
Use the ebay communication system and politely request a refund from the seller. Explain the length of time that has elapesed in your...
I guessed AU because the bust and portrait have so much detail present and ignored the porosity or other issues the coin might have.
If all of this is true about receiving the gold and funds then your friend would likely be able to find a good attorney who will work on a...
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