Silvered makes sense. Electrotypes are typically the same material as the host coin as far as I've seen.
The coin appears quite genuine and a very nice example. Value in this condition is $300 to $400 and possibly more if slabbed.
I think it's just the photo, don't see anything unusual here.
It's like a "forever" postage stamp here in the US. Even as postage rates go up, a forever stamp purchased years ago when postage was cheaper...
I can see why someone might say that about the rim, it looks somewhat thin and flat compared to many coins of this type. But, as you said this can...
Not worn die, double die. The split tips on the star, as well as other clearly separated doubled features make that pretty clear.
On a side note, there are two variations for this year and your coin perfectly matches one of them. Again, not a guarantee of authenticity, but it...
Yes, but it will be possible to tell the difference unless it's copied from an original via high end transfer die.
It's a rare official medal, not sure why everyone is so surprised by the price.
Hmm, you learn something new everyday. I'm personally not familiar with this series or US coins in general, but the bubbles looked like the result...
So fake it's almost funny...
Typically when they were purchased from the manufacturer the business name or initials of the merchant would be stamped on the token. Do a Google...
18th century Sweden
It's hard to understand at first, but stick around and you will learn the language. PS: the discussion that John linked requires an...
Dude are you trolling? That is your coin, I simply quoted an old post of yours.
The countermark is fairly crude for something modern. Leads me to believe someone did this just to get a higher price on a common coin due to the...
I believe this is a merchant countermark on a genuine coin. The Brunk catalog lists such a countermark. BRandM would know more about this sort of...
You don't have it that bad Chris. I'm moving in with my fiance right now and she won't even let me bring my coins to the new place citing "space...
That 1879 looks like a really nice piece, have a picture of the other side?
This is actually pretty typical for this date/mint. Normally the rays appearing to be somewhat detached from the cap would be a red flag but it...
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