I think they're all cranky because local coin shops aren't doing so well lately.
Please also take note that dealers often "play the fool" when it comes to counterfeits... and just about anything else really.
The coins certainly appear genuine. What exactly are your concerns about the cover?
It's all good, don't worry about it. We here understand that grieving is not easy and takes a heck of a lot longer than a few days, weeks or even...
My condolences for your mother's passing and congratulations on the birth of your son. (never imagined I would ever say both in the same...
Not to mention that there have been several documented incidents of NGC, PCGS and ANACS slabbing contemporary AND high quality modern counterfeits...
If it's actually worth buying when you compare their price to selling prices, it may well be gone the next day. I say ask the person working the...
Someone who wants a typical modern replica to study can get one for a just a few dollars. Anytime you see them get bid up higher, someone is...
*bump* Anyone? Ok, anyone that identifies it can have it as a gift.
The first and last are worth $1-$2 each as a practical market value, the middle one is worth closer to $5.
Not too bad for a bargain bin. Would you like some better ones than that? PM me a mailing address and I'll send out a few absolutely free.
I use a similar quote, "Sometimes you are the pigeon and sometimes you are the statue." =)
It depends on if you have the Danish or Norwegian version. The mintmarks on the opposite side would tell the story. The Danish version in this...
They are indeed mintmarks, of the ones used, (o) = Ottawa, (j) = Jerusalem, (so) = Santiago, (f) = Stuttgart, (s) = San Fransisco. Not sure about...
Coin B is the only one worth more than a couple of dollars. I believe that is a 2 skilling judging by the size.
Great knowledge, thanks for making that clear. =)
Thanks! I'll definitely take you up on that offer. I thought that some ducats were officially struck in Russia, at least the Krause book lists...
The practical market value of your coin is currently in the $400 range.
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