I'm probably seeing things, but the lower left serif of L(I) seems to be weaker or perhaps more distant from the cap on the counterfeit than the...
A mushy appearance can be evidence of either a counterfeit or out of focus images. I'll know more about several of these when the coin arrives. I...
I just got a new pocket piece/conversation starter. [ATTACH] It was cleaned, probably with copper cleaner and needs retoning badly.
I found this one in the Heritage Archives from January 2006. It appears to have the perfect obverse and the very beginnings of the reverse crack,...
I concur on the 1802 as S-230. On the 1800, the S-203 looks right with your coin being a later Die State than the comp posted with the die break...
It's cheaper than a movie ticket and lasts much longer.
I'll be sure to post higher resolution photos and edge shots when it arrives. I need to rule out electrotypes of different obverse and reverse...
$10 plus $4 postage, so close enough. This particular seller did not seem to even be aware of it's potential numismatic status, so any deception...
I'll let you know when I receive it. It's being shipped to me at this moment.
Just expanding on what Conder has said. Here is a wikipedia article that explains the Phrygian Cap and it's history as a symbol of freedom. Pay...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I just picked this up knowing it was an impossible coin. I posted it on the Under $50 thread, but I thought I might find some...
I know the Liberty Caps have the provenance of their supporters and always have. Particulaly the 94s. But I have to say my favorite is the Draped...
There are no absolutes. Coins are made of metals that react to the environment to some degree or another. That beautiful coin in cardboard that...
This is a common problem when discussing dishonesty. Different folks have different ideas about what is and isn't honest and hold on fast to those...
I'm looking forward to attributing the late dates. I Just purchased the complete six volume set of Noyes which includes late date information I've...
Agreed. BTW, the flip-over strikes/clashes eliminate wrong photos as the problem. It's definitely the coin. Thinking about it, the clashes would...
I just purchased this for $10 plus $4 shipping. If genuine Silver, it has about a melt value of ABOUT $12.75. But it's an impossible coin, which...
I'm unable to tell if it's a fake if they're the well executed ones. It looks real to me.
At this point, I can find no example to contradict that. This and 2 other coins identified as State I have this crumbling and none matching...
I guess it's time to shut down the spending spree. I just splurged and finally purchased the six volume set by Noyes which along with my recent...
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