Notice the D in D.G. on the crest side: it extends into the rim denticles. This is a common sign of a casting. I would be suspicious of it as well.
I'll be 30 in May of next year. How does hitting the big 3-0 feel? If it's anything like hitting 20 or 25, then I'm looking forward to it. =) I...
Doesn't even look like a hammered coin, probably cast.
People do have a bad habit of bidding on the slab rather than the coin. It's especially difficult when the plastic covering the obv/rev of the...
It also depends on the venue the images are being posted on. From Cointalk FAQ: "The person who created the content, whether it be a photo, text,...
The short answer... use a metal bin.
Davey, In most cases slabbing is more about added value than conservation. Blame the markets, not the slabber. =)
Maybe an arcade token.
The first one is a modern "false shekel", as Taxidermist mentioned. The second is a Hindu temple token, the age for which is very difficult to...
In the midst of your sarcasm there is a clear message that such watchdog groups are necessary. Maybe not to save someone knowledgeable like you...
Absolutely, this is how people who have published works on die varieties and pairings do it... by looking at minute details and their progression...
Amen! =) I don't think the same applies to addictive substances as to counterfeit coins. The reason it's hurting the hobby is exactly because...
Only if any of them are in truly superb and original condition. Don't see anything particularly scarce among your list.
That's a huge problem with ebay, their chronic feet-dragging. A lot of the counterfeit sellers list their wares for 1 or 3 day auctions, which...
The lighter colored spot around and above the date area looks like evidence of alteration.
How much would that weight be worth in gold-plated tungsten bars? LOL
I've dealt with this issue plenty of times on eBay. Normally I don't mind people using my images for informational purposes. But I DO mind people...
I agree with what you are saying. I think people are more caught up with the legality debate about it, which has been getting pretty heated in a...
For this to be a genuine error is impossible. Each half of the die simultaneously strikes both the center and outer ring designs.
That is a very inspiring post. Thank YOU.
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