Eh, not just Bahram II has been faked. Its not a unique coin. At some point, you have to rely on researchers and published collections. The SNS...
I don't know why you "can't trust them". If the type is listed in SNS, what is causing your doubt? I usually use SNS as my sounding board for...
If they had doubts, they should have opened a package in front of you. You are right to be concerned of them cheating you once they opened the...
Wonder how many were to get the "free" ASE.
Those are the two major reason I could think of. A third could possibly be to eliminate an S reverse being milled and fit into a 1894 obverse,...
Yeah, I agree with others. I do not see the value there at $125.
I always chalk it up to maybe I am the one uninformed. Its like a glass half full. I have seen plenty of coins that I thought were $200 coins go...
Nicely struck, but wasn't me. Don't care for a couple of aspects of it. The Vahran I might of been of interest if I had been looking at the auction.
Thank you sir. I agree the verbage, while understanding it was written by a person wishing to sell the item, is over the top. To state that a long...
I was not necessarily asking for a CT opinion. However, there ARE opinions I would value over the esteemed Mr Barry and Mr Vagi. David Sear and...
I thought I have read how many people think the gold Ides of March coins are fakes. Any experts here with an opinion? If it is real, I would...
I would agree. Some people I have read about advocated warming a coin up, if not heating, to make it more malleable. I never have tried that since...
I have done this at times. The thinner the coin the better the luck. I wrapped in multiple layers of cloth, (to allow slippage and prevent metal...
I wouldn't dip it, it appears "crusty" and original. I think conservation at NGC would be a good option if you wanted to get it slabbed. I like...
I am confused as well. I see a washed out coin. Either the photo is hard to read or it looks dipped.
Just be careful with "local appraisers". Many people have come here with what their "local appraisers" said, and it was bunk. I would trust many...
I agree with others. That surface is not at all natural for a coin its age. That surface is at a minimum overdipped. Silver coins should never...
"Found" coins, I have lots of experience. Heck, I bet you 97% of the coins I own I am not very aware of. My favorite (worst) story about this is...
Even the newest edition would be out of date. I think this would work for what you want to pick up on.
I have the half cent and Complete books, not the large cent one. I must have lightly used copies, since my bindings are in good shape. I admit I...
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