Counterstamped or hand carved? I will wager it is the latter....Mike
NGC graded the coin XF 45. CAC agreed with the grade. This is a fairly tough coin to grade, IMO, and perhaps that's why the grade guesses were...
I thought the same thing -- before I submitted my coins to the CAC.
I'm not sure if I'm either "extremely sharp" or "highly advanced", but the CAC has detected problems that I missed. I also agree that most...
Why? If you value a 3rd party opinion, why wouldn't another one also have value?
Just because you repeat the same tired arguments doesn't make them any more true. ;)
I hear the satan finishes are the ones to own. ;)
Yes, recolored coins can retain luster. The "reflective" surfaces are likely a result of the stripping and recoloring.
Relatively well done recoloring job and silent/details based net grade is my best guess after reviewing the new pics. Would love to see the coin...
I think that if one finds value in a 3rd party opinion, a second 3rd party opinion can be that much more valuable. Conversely, if one finds no...
Although the response is not quite 100%, it seems the majority early responders agree with GDJMSP. Interesting....
Hairlines on the obverse lead me to say the coin has AU details but was once cleaned.
Unfortunately, I tend to agree with Mark's comments on the new pics. That said, the coins still doesn't appear to have a great deal of wear --...
Wow, what a detailed and great response. Thanks! I gotta tell you GDJMSP, that you are the first I've read to suggest that LDS examples don't...
Glad to hear you like the coin, and looking forward to your pics of it.
Yes.
I agree, GDJMSP, with your statements above. However, I feel (rather strongly) that is not what happened with the coin in question.
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p.s. I agree with XF details.
Yes, IMO, you should send it to PCGS. However, I'm unsure if it would grade or not, but think there's value in even a genuine holder for this key...
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