Threads like these make Leadfoot cry. :(
Wow, we all should be so blessed. :) Neat coins, thanks for sharing.
Regardless, what a super cool coin and I would be more than happy with an AG with readable date. :)
[insert rant PCGS allowing this coin to grade, but if it was an 1803 it would Genuine]
Here's one that was just purchased by an acquaintance on another forum. Enjoy... [img]
You should also warn them from bidding in ANY auction where you (or a trusted set of eyes) have not viewed the coin in-hand prior to bidding --...
Does anyone have a link to the heritage auction?
I will wager it's a scuff on the slab.
I think that coin is a good candidate for conservation, surface wise. I'm not familiar enough with its value to give you direction on ROI.
p.s. if you're "leaning towards" returning it, you probably should.
Could go either way in my opinion.
Someone was likely trying to pass that off as a mule -- and still could. I would destroy it, personally.
the photos do appear to show doubling. not sure of the type (dd/machine)
over-sharpening a photo will sometimes show as doubling. other times the angles of the light do the same thing and a film camera would pick up...
Both coins would not grade problem-free at NGC/PCGS -- and rightfully so, IMO. That said, they are both cool coins!
0.001% chance
They use magic, and like all good magicians they don't have loose lips. :)
It doesn't add up to $1.19. Good brain teaser. :)
Please try and keep lighting and color and exposure constant when doing "before" and "after" experiments like this. It helps those of us at home...
p.s. I think the original post is unclear as to what's defined as "make change" and "change a dollar".
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