I don't think it looks fake, but it doesn't have a lot going for it besides the portrait (which is quite nice).
Me too. :P
You must be joking. Who sends letters anymore? Who uses stamps on packages? I'm actually serious here. I doubt I use more than 4 stamps a year.
Not sure what it is about your picture, but it makes the coin look polished. Maybe you need to adjust your lighting?
Bakersfield is "middle of nowhere" California. I don't see how anybody north of San Diego can consider that NorCal. :P
Still leaves a poor impression for new members.
From https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/us/self-promotion : self-promotion NOUN The action of promoting or publicizing oneself or...
It's plain as day, rule #3. Maybe you missed that whole big section?
I'll solve this for you right now: Just, oh, maybe listen to the members instead of just dictating to us, and ban the stupid, self-promoting videos.
None of the above. I do wish the US mint would lay off the non-circulating commemoratives, but, as long as they're producing circulating...
I'm not sure what your question is.
Funny. :) I wonder what percent off-center they'd put on the slab if you sent it in somewhere? 99%? :)
What I look for in an ancient coin is roughly the following: Cost - Can I afford it, even theoretically? :P Interest - how interested in the type...
You're not alone. I like it. :)
One specific thing I really like is the contrast on the glasses and tie on the obverse.
I would be totally ok if "the Chinese" started doing the same thing, including overstriking on genuine coins, provided that the product was of the...
Email him and demand your commissions. :P
That might make the coin look "better" than it is now, but it's not going to get you anything but "genuine" or "UNC details," unless the grader is...
The fingerprint is no big deal to explain: it got there after the coin was polished.
I know exactly who's selling this coin, and, IMO, he's insane if he thinks anyone is going to buy this coin as is. I personally side with NGC on...
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