You did good... I paid almost $300. Of course mine is a $10 gold piece.
Well, I do have one low grade example: [IMG]
Also, if the listing stated 1991 and you rec'd a 1981 you could file a SNAD report with eBay and return the coin for a full refund. Or eBay might...
Carr's "overstrikes" are but a small portion of his product line. Have you seen his Amero's, concept and pattern coins? Many, many unique and...
I dislike paying a premium for perfection. I realize there are collectors of such, but I have a difficult time grasping the concept. Most of my...
And a heck of a nice guy I might add. I sent him an email (from his website) with technical questions about die materials and manufacturing... his...
Nice photos, but I dislike any error that you can't see with the naked eye.
Actually quite easy to fake, and the OP's note is just one of many.
You may find this older thread interesting: http://www.cointalk.com/t96669/
You forgot the "check mark" on the eagle's wing, lol. Honestly, I can't tell a thing from that scan, maybe a high resolution photo would help.
Option A; I just love old affordable coins, as indicated by this photo of my desk. The more the merrier I always say... [IMG]
I would think it would also depend on how active a person is. Someone who is moving around a lot will force more wear on the coin. I sit in front...
You know these young people today... trying to speed everything up. I'll be long gone before that Franklin drops to AU.
I'll tell you what... it ain't gonna happen overnight, or in a month, or a year, or five years. I've carried the same 1944 Walker in my pocket for...
My entire collection in 1969 for 2K, in order to finance my first marriage. I immediately regretted selling the coins AND getting married.
A good selling point when trying to unload these at the local flea market. Just inform prospective buyers that the coins are no longer going to be...
I assume you mean Indian head cents... but I guess you could be referring to Buffalo nickels, Sacs, or even gold coinage.
Or if just the "D" is slanted, that's not an error either. Mint marks were hand punched with little regard for exact placement. Try taking a...
Why oh why would anybody even entertain the thought of this happening at the mint? Jefferson's image is incluse, the lettering is mirrored... two...
Sorry 'bout that snap!
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