Looks cleaned however given the rarity of these coins I don’t think the attempt can hurt it a great coin even in a details holder
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] And arguable piece but was legal tender in Canada at $4.86 2/3 so I say it counts
Wonderful original coin put me down as don’t clean
Got this for around melt(and well below what bullion dealer were selling cleaned half eagles for )at the time PCGS unc details scratches top are...
Me I would stop in 1974 buy two low grade 1916-D dimes and then go 1938 a by two copies of Action Comics #1 sell one and get around $5 million...
That is one nice example
There seems to be alot of writing below the building but from the images and given the damage I can not seem to tell for sure
It fits. I was looking up neoclassical building in Russia and from 1905-1918 was a major time of neoclassical art and design in Russia
anyone read Russian? that may be the best way to figure this out even a few words could help a lot in particular the bigger word below the bust...
This was on my door step when I got home [ATTACH] [ATTACH] And before anyone ask yes got from the US mint and don’t plan on selling right now
Entry post I don't know if this counts but it is a Medal if not I can make a coin post. I love to share this because I think as Custodian of this...
Interestingly the monarch looks more like a Bonaparte either Bourbon monarch
That what I prefer as well. I guess there is no rush to send it off to PCGS/NGC to get a First Strike Label(I hate the idea of those anyways)
For longer term on these is mint packaging the best or should I try to get a "early release"/First Strike ?
I guess it depends on how it is entered and were the error happened in the process
It may just be better to leave it as part of the history of the coin rather then damage the surface further but up to you
Strangely it is in there certificate lookup system under 3. it is interesting to see https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/2107806-027/3/
My question would be is that a Business strike or a cleaned specimen strike ? If it is a genius business strike it is a unique coin (like finding...
I don't see the harm other reproduction have been slabbed see for example (https://www.davidlawrence.com/rare-coin/2175348) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The...
I am tempted since for some of the prices I could get a Sovereign , on the other hand it’s my first West Point coin and I am slowly working on...
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