NIce! I would have had a hard time resisting those too.
Some really cool coins and great stories in this thread! I have a lot of coins, but I think my favorite is the 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar. [IMG][IMG]
A capped bust half in ANACS OWH. Fairly thick toning. Slab says O-105. White lines are on the slab. Have fun! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I think Messydesk did a fine job assessing those quarters. It's always nice when folks post such good quality photos when requesting opinions!
I think it's genuine, but agree with lordM. that it's been cleaned and stripped of any original surfaces. The rim issues look like typical damage...
post-acetone: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
this Lafayette is in a details holder for "edge damage" but you can't see it from either side. [IMG][IMG]
Whoops! And I reply 6 months later, a couple of acetone soaks removed the green stuff and left the toning unimpaired.
Great looking coin, I really like them in F with original surfaces like that.
AU55? tough to read the surfaces.
They accept offers....
Relief is on the way! [ATTACH] Thanks for all the guesses and comments! Personally, I think this coin is more of a 64, but the luster is...
Lots of good guesses so far. I'll post the grade this evening.
It's really tough to photograph, I made another image with longer exposure and the coin tilted slightly to try to show the luster and golden color...
I really like the toning on this one, mainly gold with some steel-blue inside the rims best seen when rotating under a light. There is plenty of...
Proof shield nickel, for my type set. 2 views slightly tilted to show off the color. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I thought 65 (before I saw the reveal) because of the reed mark on Traveller's neck and what looks like a vertical mark on the right side of the...
Thanks, Jack. Some of these fakes are so good they are scary!
I'll guess 65. I think some obv. chatter holds it back from 66. We will see...
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