But a 1796 half is quite a bit more legitimate than a 1913 nickel.
I loved the writeup! Thanks for sharing!
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The reverse on that one is incredible! Much better buy than the other one. :)
I too was quite fond of that scupture. I found it interesting that there are several temple-like structures in Florence that house Renaissance...
The Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. It was the home of the Medici family for a while. [ATTACH] Basilica San Lorenzo, the burial place of the Medici...
Nice find! It is always neat to find out that something is rarer than originally thought. I bought this spade from Bob Reis about a year ago. He...
I have a clear favorite, but I will not reveal it until I give it the proper writeup ;)
I was at VF-25 and EF-45 details for the scratches
Does this count? I love the patina on this one as well. Very slightly crusty like Chinese coins. :happy: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Within the realm of ancient Chinese coins, you have a lot of pretty dirty coins. [ATTACH]
I can see the luster in the pictures as well. I like it. Pretty and original.
Here is my AU bust half. You can also see the same significant color changes on the high points. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here is an AU-58 1809. Circled in red is an example of the texture/color change I am looking for to determine the presence of wear. [ATTACH]
They would have a darker, but unperturbed, hue that blends into the surrounding toning. When there is wear, the toned area will have a...
Color change on the high points
My gut said AU-55, but I see enough unbroken luster for a 58. The toning looks like it came from an old ANACS holder. It is not MS. Not at all....
Define “flash”. If I am unsure about the going rate of a coin, I will pull out a price guide for my personal use. I don’t try to be flamboyant...
I’d pass on both
What I do (and what everyone else should do) when I see someone selling a coin I want to a dealer, I wait until the dealer has finished his...
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