If acquiring inventory on ebay, there isn't much in the way of questionable practices to be used without breaking ebay policy. Auctions are the...
They are actually silver washed souvenirs sold in the Vatican in the late 20th century and possibly still are today. They are base metal. Solid...
In my experience items shipped from Portugal get to the US relatively fast, usually around a week worth of business days. I wouldn't say his stuff...
Thanks so much, I sure will! I do own a copy of the Rulau book and will have to double check if there is a section on Brazilian pieces, though I...
Not sure exactly but either planchet or die. Possible some grease filling and a streak in the center where the grease loosened and fell out. Thanks.
I've never seen any Lauer encased pieces before, so we are in the same boat. :)
I think i may have a lead on which direction to research. Someone on another forum referenced these pieces:...
You sure that's a gun?
This was a recent eBay pickup. Probably paid more than it may actually be worth, but I sometimes splurge on interesting items. The auction...
Take a minute to bring this coin up with people familiar with shipwreck coins. It will be a learning experience, something that every single one...
Mysore (Indian States) 20 cash
It would be corroded.
Thank you for all of your input. I guess the general consensus is in the low AU range. I figured MS was doubtful as the coin was loose in a bulk...
Sorry, but no. There are no signs of this coin having spent time in salt water.
Well it doesn't look like post mint damage, so what else can it be? It's a small streak where the parts of dentils involved are high profile and...
Supposed to be silver, I can't really tell what it's actually made of though.
Being a primarily foreign coin dude I am not very strong on grading US coins. Any help is appreciated. Notes: What appears to be damage on the...
Pretty cool item. A good luck charm from the well known Ludwig Christopher Lauer company, which was active in the late 19th and early 20th...
All of these things can be the result of the casting process, especially when a sand mold is used, as appears to be the case here. Check out the...
A really cool, large piece which is a little bigger than a silver dollar. This is a very popular design going back to at least the 16th century...
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