Yes, I too would have hoped it would be more informative. Is there a reference/book dedicated to monnaie de necessite? Maybe that might have...
I have "Monnaies et Jetons des Colonies Francaises" on my desk right now, and it has literally zero amplifying information. The text is in French...
Yes, I thoroughly exhausted my Google skills and wasn't able to find much.
Thanks! That's something interesting to add to the story of this coin - and makes me want to know even more what prompted it to be made!
No. Only the condition of the coin. And, I agree with the others - I don't see any problems on this coin, just honest wear. I think it makes it...
Well often, the cleaning is on both sides so they don't have to! I see "Obv Tooling" and "Obv Graffiti" called out sometimes too.
I agree with Lord Marcovan. This is really the most important part - that you enjoy it. I just want you to be educated about what you have. I'm...
Well, looking at completed sales recently on the Bay, 1840 Rupee - 2 AU details sold for $34 and $37, 2 problem free MS-61 sold for $89 and...
Plus the fees you spent to get it graded? Ouch, sorry man, that is an expensive lesson. Not necessarily. AT can be stable for many years, if done...
I just bought this token, and I don't know a whole lot about it. I saw this token in a recent Heritage sale. Mostly, the only thing I know about...
I do not have any, but that seems particularly well struck and well centered. Very nice!
Yes, I'll agree with that. I don't want to start this debate again, it always gets so heated because there are no standard definitions. The terms...
53S in FBL is the real showstopper. 52S is also tough, the others are not bad. Surprisingly, 62 and 63 (Philadelphia mint) are the other two...
Do not apply heat! Applying heat - even low heat as you mention, is a great way to accelerate chemical reactions and begin toning funny colors....
Hahaha, pulled a "Coinnut." I love it. He does have a knack for forgetting large purchases, doesn't he.
Yes, it was artificially toned. Often, PCGS will only list the most egregious of the issues - a coin with multiple separate issues like your...
I really don't like the black streaks on this fairly common example. I'd pass on this one.
As for the price...last time it sold it got $1.4 million, so I'd guess its certainly higher than that, especially with the big players. Any less...
Yes, anyone can go look at the high value lots. You have to go to a special area with extra security (and, you may have to pre-register), but I've...
I'm really not sure what there is to mis-interpret - he says the die polished coins are not true PLs, they are worth a fraction of the other type,...
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