Thanks for the kind words John, but trust me - I've been wrong before. Think the last time was in '68 :D Just kidding on that last part of...
The first set of pics don't show it but the second set does - light wear on the bonnet, leaves, cotton balls, nose and a few scattered places in...
You need to understand Bud there simply is not any way to answer your question because all anyone can do is guess.
It could be almost anything from magic marker to ink to some kind of weird toning caused by who knows what. Short of a chemical analysis there is...
All I can tell you is this - read everything I have said in this thread. Then do what I said to do in this thread and that will fix the problem.
To be honest I cannot recall when it happened, I am merely aware that it did happen. I do know it was some time ago. Fair question. The oldest...
It used to be, but it's not really that anymore. And yes, I am aware they still claim it to be that on their website. But if you compare how...
Presentation sets go back to at least the 16th century and probably long before that. If memory serves me correctly I'm thinking there is even...
Sorry, but it is not permitted.
Given your answer it's quite possible that improper storage is/was the was the cause for accelerated toning. As for your other coins that you...
I agree wholeheartedly. But the TPGs were quick to take advantage if it because of the public's reaction when the first modern dollars were...
I would ask you 2 questions. How long have you owned this coin ? And how exactly, in detail please, do you store coins ?
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