Very nice! I like the reddish highlights on the obverse. Appears to be very original. Do you have the TT photos for comparison? Just curious... I...
Listing removed, which I believe means eBay cancelled the sale after it ended. However,same seller also listed a fake 1848 SLD (with the same...
They are often seen in sales of Philippine coins, I think they are interesting and would like to own some. There was a leper colony on one of the...
Sold for 973.63, fleecing completed!
Laura definitely has an eye for quality, and realizes that quality comes at a premium. Your coin is a real show-stopper. I now have a bungie cord...
I started this thread on counterfeit trade dollars, many of the "tells" apply to other series as well. http://www.cointalk.com/t63695/
I'm wondering if some of the marks on the obverse are die clash marks. There are several scarce varieties in which the obverse die was clashed...
Here's another 1875-cc for comparison, hope that helps (different dies, of course, and chopped) [IMG] [IMG]
Hi Ryan, I have some concerns as to this coin's authenticity. There appear to be small raised metal bumps, or pimples, on Liberty's facing leg and...
Well, I have to say, that is about the sweetest 63 I've seen. Mine isn't nearly as attractive (sniff!)
It sure looks like a 65 from the photos, very attractive!
I like it! Nice strike and luster. I don't know these at all, but if you post it on the CU forum half dime experts like "Barndog" and "Realone"...
I've looked at all the photos, and I don't see anything that shouts 'fake!' to me. The obverse looks more worn than the reverse, to me anyway,...
That's a beautiful coin. And, when I saw the price on the Legend site, that clattering noise was my lower jaw rolling under the desk!
It looks strange to me. The toning no doubt AT, but the surfaces are pimply, the eagle is grainy (on the head). On the obverse, a denticle between...
Nice photos, Matt. I like that pastel toning. pretty coin.
Great thread, Matt, keep it up! The worn $3- with the obv. pecks-- I can't say confidently if it's fake or not. The lettering can look rather...
In the photos, it APPEARS to me that the upper photo shows die polish, the lines appear to be raised and on the flat surfaces of the coin. The...
Nice pickups!
Thanks for the report, Kanga. Look forward to the photos!
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