UNC dies for the commems etc are definitely frosted after being polished to a smooth finish...though not laser etched. I would expect it to be...
Yes I meant etched with a laser for the devices. But they do use a diamond polisher to get the mirror finish. In some cases the polish the...
Well I like the slabs to be in velveted slots so the surface does not get scratched...a scratched slab is a scratched coin.
THanks. Yeah all my slabs are stored in archive safe ziplock bags. BTW has anyone developed a wood case or case for the large NGC style holders?
Replicas are a big market so I think properly described Ebay auctions will be fine. But if the coin never existed is it really a replica. These...
I had some modern silver proof coins that toned slightly on the reeded edge...I then sent them to NGC for grading. Should I have had these...
I got one to keep. Very nice. Why would you not be able to sell on Ebay? As long as you say its a D Carr overstrike. Of course there are no...
To get that smooth UNC look on some of the eagle the dies still have to be polished and then buffed. You don't just use the same quality die as...
Still, US Mint uses the term UNC loosely. Coins in bags and UNC commems are produced using entirely different processes. With many commems and I...
GovMint is perhaps the largest distributor for many mints such as Perth/ Royal Mint/ Pobjoy Mint etc...which enables them to secure exclusive...
As a side note..I can see visual differences in the edge/border on S eagles vs W eagles.
With some US Mint commems though it is clear they essentially took the same care in preparing the dies/blanks for the proofs as they did the...
GovMint is legit...they are just a large retail operation so expect full retail markup. They have a solid relationship with PCGS and NGC. Keep...
New York Mint does have some fun catalogs...I save the ones I like. I purchase their exclusively developed coins and medals as I like that...
APMEX has some new bullion pieces but mostly pre-owned stuff bought in the marketplace. US Mint sells only their boring line of coins. GovMint...
I purchase some world coins from GovMint/New York Mint and they often come as shown. These are soft flips and I am concerned they may be harmful....
I know the US Mint claims the UNC versions all have different finishes...but they are all completely identical...essentiall matte proofs. Any...
I purchased a couple of these for my state. They are novelties and fun just for that reason. I see no harm. The ad states they are privately...
Some new coins in my collection. I like these low mintage exclusives from GovMint...only becuase I like them...could care less about investment or...
The special 2011 Matte Britannia is an exclusive offer of Asset Marketing Services aka (GovMint, New York Mint, First Federal Coin, Preferred...
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