From the Cent's appearance (shiny and strong strike), it may have been struck on a Zinc planchet that failed to receive the Copper coating! If...
Corbel, If you purchased the "Fantasy" American Silver Eagle from this Gypsy Jeweler, then beware that this Silver (if it is in fact Silver)...
It appears to me that it is a counterfeit "Fantasy" American Silver Eagle since the appearance is very mushy!
Fastfun1111, More than likely, the Medal was manufactured by the same Company or individual (Emil Zothe) as the Ribbon! The Medal is probably...
Fastfun1111, Cool! Now you most of the information that you need if you sell it on eBay! Have you found a Company name or logo on the Medal? If...
Don't forget to examine the coins for Overdates and Doubled Die doubling as the Indian Cent series are well known for many of these! Make sure to...
Just like Doug said, "that is true"! The Mints take special care when bagging up the coins that are shipped out to be rolled in the Mint rolls....
fastfun1111, You might try a light steaming of the ribbon to get the wrinkles flattened out more, then scan the ribbon and use a "Word" type...
fastfun1111, The medal was apparently given out to participants in the 28th Bundes Turnfest held on July 20-23, 1900 in Philadelphia! This was...
Many No Date Buffalo Nickels and Standing Liberty Quarters can be acid dated! Also, the 1916 SLQ's can usually be identified by the details which...
Do you think that "Made In Shanghai, China" is stamped on the edge of the coin????:whistle: The Other, Other Frank
:bow: You the man Zane! Drooling...drooling...drooling! Very nice coin! I would say that it is a solid VG-10 and teters on a F-12. The Other,...
OOOPS again! I totally forgot that I cannot post my eBay User ID in the any of the forums other than the Open and Auction forums! I will post it...
I always offer both Priority Mail and First Class Mail with Delivery Confirmation and optional Insurance! Most Buyers like having a choice and...
I just wanted to note my eBay Seller/Buyer ID so that you all can check my Feedback out before I list any of my error coins here in the Open forum...
It looks more like an impression from another coin or possibly a Clash to me! There is also some type of corrosion and dirt in the area which...
I would have to go with 73%! The Other, Other Frank
Hey Everyone, First, I would like to say, thanks for all of the advice so far! I knew that I could count on you all to offer some good, sound...
I believe that it will go VF-35 and is slightly off-center on both the Obver and Reverse but more so on the Obverse. Very nice coin zaneman! What...
My daughter received 15 Bicentennial Quarters and 5 Silver Washington Quarters at her work place tonight and I purchased them from her! Out of the...
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