True of most jobs . . . sadly, it seems that, as a society, we are headed in exactly that direction.
The cause of die rotation could be caused by misaligned sinking of the dies, loosening or omission of the fasteners, or breakage of the die shaft....
I can relate medoraman A few years ago eBay was very profitable for me. In recent months however, like you, I constantly get overbid by the...
Ah yes, that incredibly nice looking No Arrows 1853-O Half Dime . . . only about a VF35 or XF40 (only?), but an extraordinarily nice looking coin...
Many dealers offer a return privilege on raw coins, but not on third party graded coins. That is understandable, since the TPGs are taking a lot...
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XF45
We've all seen instances where a coin has been undergraded, resubmitted for, and come back the higher grade. Therefore, there are plenty of cases...
I think you should still be able to find a buyer for between $80 & $100.
No grade . . . Fine details, possibly VF details, depending on how charitable the graders are feeling. I think despite the problems, the original...
Really smart . . . complain about knocking off of your product, and then authorize manufacture of your product by those already proven not to be...
That is called a rim burr, which was folded over during the strike.
That coin appears to be a die trial piece. You can confirm that by making sure the piece weighs correctly for a Roosevelt dime (it appears to be...
I cannot tell from your images, but you can be my eyes. Is there an unnatural looking flat area in the recess at the back of the Indian's neck,...
Can you slide the holder out of the sleeve and shoot better images?
Can you post really good photos?
Accelerated oxidation
That's a very tough spot you're in. Unless your grandparents had special coverage for the coin collection, I wouldn't expect the insurance...
Ugly, but looks genuine to me . . . probably lost copper content to long term burial or immersion in a corrosive medium.
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