A few dings, but no question original.
I really admire you VAM guys. These things make my head swim!
Sorry about what happened. A useful cautionary tale for those who may be tempted to engage in similar transactions. FWIW I think it takes a fair...
Personally, I would forget the Dansco as unless you have nearly unlimited resources there will always be empty holes that will bug you. Why not...
Look bad to me too.
"In God We Rust" pretty much says it all.
Rusty, I think the Eschenbach is worth it. It's a 3+6 Achromat with virtually no distortion out to the edge of the lens. Very lightweight too.
Took a close look with my spiffy new Eschenbach loupe, don't see any doubling.
Good job, guys! everybody was either spot on or within a point: [IMG]
Not a proof, but the strike is better than average, I think.
I've wanted one as a type coin for some time, but it had to have some toning and be priced right. This one has "honey" toning and an obverse...
Looks like it has a ton of luster, if so the toning won't really be an issue. I am concerned about the 2 marks to the right of the date, and the...
I didn't think anyone still used Brillo to clean coins!
Out of the horse's mouth (compare the heads of the equines too). As ldhair points out, the lettering on the genuine coin is thin and crisp. On...
Hommer, that coin is a fake. A real one for comparison: [IMG] [IMG]
I bet it would straight grade at some point, but who's willing to pay those resubmission fees? I don't think it's been cleaned or AT'd.
..Your Ness. [IMG] [IMG] N21
Raw, no ID as yet. [IMG] [IMG]
15Y [IMG] [IMG]
This seems like a good place to park photos of Fugios. blunt rays, Newman 4E [IMG] [IMG]
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