Interesting how it's not even in a reputable slab.
The pictures are blurry, but I think it may be a bad attempt at doctoring the coin.
If laws were worded precisely and clearly, then we wouldn't need any judges. That lawyerly leeway is needed in any imperfect system. But now...
In my experience this is one of those things where you get what you pay for. Cheaper loupes tend to be out-of-focus in some parts of the viewing...
No, that would be this one: http://www.talismancoins.com/catalog/Benin_2010_Marijuana.jpg Or this one:...
This is not a genuine coin to begin with. It might still be silver, but the gold paint makes it impossible to tell from the pictures. However, the...
If you're going to be a stickler for every little law, you will find this world very upsetting.
The 1972 coin is an Algerian dinar, the other one is a 1967 Taiwan 5 chiao.
Looking at them closely from various angles usually give a good idea of what is on the coin and what is on the plastic. Having a loupe with built...
It may be sad, but if you have a coin you can do whatever you want with it. Collectors may be mad about it, but you are not liable to ever face...
Because enforcing it is a waste of money and manpower. There are plenty of real crimes out there which actually justify the time and money to enforce.
Yes, but then he would not have the miserly pleasure of rubbing it in the buyers face. When people talk this way to others, it usually means that...
I wonder what this seller is so angry about. Everything about his description puts forth aggressiveness and anger. My favorite part: "BUYERS WHO...
No, dougsmit is spot on. From a quick look and not having this type of counterfeit in mind, it surely appears cast. Got me too. =)
Not only is this an over-priced magnet, but it's also highly unreliable as many fakes are not magnetic....
I didn't even consider the possibility of it being a Sheffield plate piece. I've read many of swamperbob's articles and posts over the years and...
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