I like this coin. Most of the marks you are seeing are on the slab. There are some ticks on the coin, but most of them are small and do not...
Yes, defacing US coinage is illegal - IF IT IS DONE WITH THE INTENT TO DECEIVE. Making a hobo nickel is completely legal. Scratching a coin is...
Bingo!
I am going to close this and http://www.cointalk.com/t148120/ tomorrow.
I am going to close this and http://www.cointalk.com/t148121/ tomorrow.
They are not on the holder. When he shows the different angles, the spots do not move - particularly from his last picture. I am nearly positive...
My guess is genuine. It looks to be corroded on the reverse. If not, there is at least something going on on the top reverse.
The most distinctive differences I see are the curve on the bottom tail and the completely round holes on the type II
If that is the best picture you can do, try looking here http://lincolncentresource.com/San_Fransisco_Mintmark_Styles.html
$275
$325 - with a volume discount included.
Another, not so valuable.
Assuming that you are referring to the bottom obverse, they are on the slab.
Welcome back. Haven't seen you around much lately.
Unless that coin really is that drab looking (and maybe even then), try setting your white balance. I think you will be surprised at how much...
Yep!
1953- NGC slabbed NOTE: If you don't vote in the poll, your vote will not be counted.
1952-S NGC slabbed NOTE: If you don't vote in the poll, your vote will not be counted.
A camouflage quarter?
You clicked the wrong button then. "# Buy an online issue - CDNi View Now!" works fine for me.
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