And thirdly allow an extra 5 business days for turnaround :eek:
Since any given type usually has many common dates and a few key dates, many type collectors shoot for the easier dates. That way they get a...
I suppose the best ones (or worst...) polish or basin the dies to cover their tracks even more. How often do counterfeiters get busted ? Maybe...
No. They're both type coins - different types. Technically, any design change constitutes a different type. The word "technically" is important....
Great post, Hobo ! Not everyone knows NOT to clean them. Some people think toned silver coins are like tarnished silver flatware, and commence...
Very helpful. Thanks, GCL ! I just want to clarify something, to be absolutely sure : This is referring to the counterfeit, yes ? One other...
Exactly. Perfectly reasonable. Someone wanted a service, they provided it.
It isn't. Red flag. Long answer. For educational reading material, I like "ANA Grading Standards" (for circulated coins) and "Grading US Coins"...
Lessee now... auction closes on April 8th. So if it was a seven day listing... I'm hoping this is just a bad April Fool's joke.
Wow ! That's one of your first coins ? Nice ! Sure does look mint state to me. Excellent detail to the hair, feathers... very nice. I don't...
Only 2.2 million minted. That's why it's such a rare key date. :headbang: Actually, if one rounded numbers properly, it's 2.3 million....
I'm no authority... but if that's a counterfeit, it's a darn good one.
I was raised in Beaumont, Texas... east of you about 90 miles.
Those are gonna be popular ! Any feedback on the "inertness" of the material ? Have they been out long enough to know ?
why I think cleaned : lack of luster. There's also some concern about the color in the upper right reverse field (behind the eagle's head). why...
In general, no - depending on your submission choices. When one submits a coin to NCS, one has several options : 1) Do you want conservation...
I'm thinkin' VF35. Hard to tell without better photos of the reverse.
You, me, and 99% of the people in this country. That is not true of the people who started slavery here. Captaining ships with flags from a far...
Numismatic Trivia : What is the opposite of "incuse" ? Excuse ? :confused:
AU50 details, cleaned Clear wear on the eagle's shoulder and Indian's cheekbone.
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