Doesn't look painted to me. Looks tarnished.
If she can prove that the King gave her that stone, then I would have to believe that a major auction house would definately be interested.
I'd hope she has some type of provenance to authenticte it, Frank. But yes. I agree that $500 wouldn't touch it.
bump.
Maybe someone else has some ideas.
Guess What. There are scam coin listings on eBay. I know, it's dreadful news, but I thought you all should know.
Nice finds. Roll searching is one of the things that makes the hobby so much fun.
What did he originally tell you the date was? Anyway, an 1866 nickel is indeed a cool coin. First year issue. New composition. Congratulations!
The only reason I know, as to why "$1" is on the reverse, is that the Mint was required by law to put it there....
"Hate" has nothing to do with it. Many of us have no use for them. We got along fine before these money-making schemes, and we continue to do so.
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That guy's selling some pretty valuable stuff. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZ23oferQQhtZ-1 Of course, there would be no way to confirm...
I don't have any info on him, other than the obvious. R.C. Hine was a sutler to the 63rd Ohio Infantry. The reverse. of your token, should be...
So, let me get this straight. You don't want to take your album (or a written list, I assume), but you find it more convenient to take a computer...
Wouldn't it have been easier to put your coins in an album? I mean, how much trouble can it be to pick up your coin album and look at it?
Yes, I used to fill out those surveys, and then in a few days I'd get a form letter thanking me for my concern, and assuring me that the eBay...
No problem. Be a dull world if everyone was the same. The thing is, the seller isn't the problem. eBay is. As long as it is allowed to host...
I don't know. He knows it's a fake, so explaining to him that you know too, isn't going to help.
Of course. A few are slabbed, but most are not. Keep in mind, these are pieces of American history, with well documented provenances, not...
Good info. Wish I'd thought of that. :p
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