Cutting a chamfer as shown on both sides of the coin wouldn't be the simpliest thing in the world to do, but I think it could be done. You would...
I still feel that a large percentage of coin thieves are relatives... one that might have a drug problem, a gambling problem, or a disgruntled...
Other than the white pixels around the perimeter (which gives the coin a "ragged" appearance), I like the basic format. Nice job!
Yep... I did a search for "IT" on eBay and there it was... a DVD of Stephen King's novel circa 2002.
Glad to see there are some "older" collectors out there... for those of us who grew up in the fifties, it's a wonder we're still alive. No problem...
Well, I don't know about despicably ugly.... let's just say "not as beautiful". I love well-worn coins (in the eye of the beholder?); I really...
I found this site while reading posts on the "coin forgery eBay" board a few months ago, and have found it extremely entertaining and informative....
I prefer my Worcestershire sauce on steak, not coins!
See if these pics work:
Actaully, there is a listing for this coin on eBay right now... I don't know how to link the auction, but here's how it is listed: 1982 GEORGE...
Same thing here... "forbidden", not authorized to view this page.
Bust halves... my second favorite coin (right behind the walkers). Very nice!
What amazes me is that there are other examples of this same "coin" on eBay priced at $1 "buy-it-now" with $2.75 shipping (and no "facsimile"...
Looks artificial to me, just my opinion.
Back in the 50's (during my collecting "heyday"), a bunch of us kids would sit around a table in the cafeteria and rub mercury on dimes (how safe...
I agree Ruben... I thought it an unusual find in that condition. Considering what everyone has said, I'll be checking my change more frequently...
I hardly ever check my change anymore, and haven't for many years (me bad)... so when I pulled out my pocket change at work today and took a...
One of the major problems today... the Chinese (among others) are doing our manufacturing for us. I'm a mechanical engineer; we design a product,...
Well, the Chinese have certainly embraced capitalism.... there are many more sellers on eBay right now, selling "replicas" that are as good or...
In southern NJ... Cinnaminson Rare Coins (Ken).
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