I would estimate that 90% go right back on the market after a half-hearted "playing the fool" generic excuse by the seller.
In regards to numismatic forgeries I'd say there are definitely more out there now then there were 10-15 years ago. The quality has become so good...
Skepticism is always smart in numismatics. The coin in question appears completely on point though.
I messaged the seller and he responded that Mike Diamond vouched that this coin is a genuine error. If this is true, i will completely give up...
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"Authenticity Unverifiable" is usually an indirect way of saying the coin is a good fake, to the point that someone with expertise has a sense...
I wish there were pictures of this suspicious one in the NGC cert look-up. I find good fakes more interesting to look at than originals.
Yea definitely a great deal
Fair enough
The $338 one is in a bit more than slightly better shape, but for it's worth I have my suspicions about that one due to the person selling it and...
This is not a common date. The 1942 and 1944 10, 15 and 20 kopeks are much tougher, especially the 10 kopeks and 1942 15 kopeks.
Grading is tricky... NGC or PCGS you are looking at around XF-45. Aussie grading standards more like VF-30. Prices on these seem to fluctuate...
I would agree on gxseries' value estimate for a dealer sale. Low start price auction I feel would be more around $200. If it helps, I sold one on...
They have been faked, as have the key date 10 kopeks like this. This particular coin looks just fine though. Any specific reason for your concern?
Countermarks/counterstamps are also post-mint damage and yet they get numerical grades. Chopmarks are really not any different if you think about it.
Silvered makes sense. Electrotypes are typically the same material as the host coin as far as I've seen.
The coin appears quite genuine and a very nice example. Value in this condition is $300 to $400 and possibly more if slabbed.
I think it's just the photo, don't see anything unusual here.
It's like a "forever" postage stamp here in the US. Even as postage rates go up, a forever stamp purchased years ago when postage was cheaper...
I can see why someone might say that about the rim, it looks somewhat thin and flat compared to many coins of this type. But, as you said this can...
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