I would say it's in the AU range, as there is only a minor touch of wear on a few of the highest points. Still only worth a couple of dollars though.
Yea that's a pretty cool and cheaper way of doing it. Some non-silver items may behave that way, but when you compare with a known genuine example...
Sometimes that is also the case on genuine coins, spelling errors too. That's pretty close. =)
Your instincts served you well, it's a cast fake. PS: This seller is a habitual offender.
Well there's the really cheap way and the slightly more expensive way. The cheap way can potentially kill you, as it involves cutting and...
Totally agree. The other coins this seller has are fairly priced. It appears to be an honest mistake rather than anything else.
Five free submissions at the basic levels are worth the fee IMO. How to tell if the are worth grading? Post them here. Clear pictures please. =)
Can't you just search every coin in the series?
I was wondering where I dropped that one! LOL But seriously, what's with the bright yellow colors. Is that an effect of the...
Good deal for the condition. Will you post better pics once you get it?
Excellent advice. Basic tests for all Chinese silver commems should include a specific gravity or electromagnetic test (I prefer the latter). The...
Hey Smitty, With key dates and high values, there is a huge difference between modern and older coins. With moderns, like these Libertads, it's a...
On a side note, check out this 3-legger: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370547409768 :too-funny:
Wow, that's 5-in-1. I don't have a reference for any of those other things either. Found a couple for $70-$75. The price alone tells me it's a...
The highest quality counterfeits I've ever seen were struck from laser etched dies, sometimes even struck in an old fashioned press. In this case...
After a second look I noticed that the rim denticles on the Japanese coin are off. On the Japanese side (bottom most pic), the denticles between 9...
Not necessarily, it depends on the nature of what is being struck into the coin. I haven't seen many of such errors, but I have noticed that...
Well, there are noticeable differences in coins made at different mints. The problem is that with modern coins you often need high magnification...
You know, I thought the same thing at one point. But I think that it's a case of someone just throwing everything plus the kitchen sink out there...
I agree with it being worth little, but I don't think it's a reflection. It shows pretty clearly and consistently on some parts, as does the...
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