Yes it does. Everyone using these bars knew the assays took his cut post certification. It has been that way a very long time. I do not know when...
That is a sign of authenticity. The assayer did his work, then cut a small corner off as his payment. All authentic such items has a corner...
I agree as well. To me, the pm market is like the car market right now. If you buy at these prices you will pay for it in a year or two. Just too...
Like Randy, I only have one also. Mine is a VF, about the same grade as the OPs. I bought it from a local dealer I help with ancients. Went to see...
I would agree with weight. PM coins usually they were pretty good with tolerances. Unless visibly porous, (it lost weight in the ground due to...
Interesting to reread this thread from a year ago. Such markets are never easy on the stomach lining that is for sure. I missed some bargains but...
I do not see anything that would lead me to believe its false either. Looks like a nice example of a very scarce coin.
I agree with what others say. Yes, you want a lot of them when you first get going. However, always remember this is hobby money. I know its...
My eye was first drawn to the crest. Of course the reverse is off as well, but I like to look at secondary details most forgers do not do enough...
To be honest, I have spent a little more than normal recovering from my elbow replacement/bones pinned little episode. Internet sure is dangerous...
Historically .999 sells for a premium, all things considered. The reason is when its melted its a better raw material, easier to lower purity than...
That is always the problem with fake patina, sand or not. I was educated by a dealer who started in the 40's. He said the reason the market in the...
I remember this as well. I was in the "natural" camp. Any single find can have some weird chemistry going on over 1700 years. I never considered...
I have seen many pictures of "red sand" patina coming out of the ground that way. So I in no way doubt it can happen naturally. Having said...
I would understand the grade. I personally believe they overlooked an old cleaning, which they are want to do with C and D gold, like CC, so would...
I think that is driving the "pretty" high end market and why that segment has gone up so much more than the rest. Give me historically important...
Good list. There would be other factors you could add, but that would be nit picking. #1 is still important and I tell everyone who will listen...
The authentic coin has its own supply demand, and counterfeits have their own. If its a famous counterfeit, and the original is not that rare, its...
Naumann does the same. Personally my favorite lots are from a person's collection. I bought two of such lots at Stacks 4 months ago. It is really...
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