I would be very suspicious of ANY coin which had an RPM and a Doubled Date and would probably lean more toward machine doubling on one or the other.
Hey George!
Just like he'd have to learn how to interpret an "acid test". Better yet, all factors used to determine a coins authenticity requires some level...
The 1974-S MMS-1 on the Silver Proof is bar far more difficult to find than a 1971-D FEV. I mean think about it. James Wiles estimated that less...
As would I since I already have a PF67CAM but do not have all the DDO/DDR Accented Hair Kennedy's that happen to be out there. I'd buy the two...
A digital pocket scale with a good loupe should be more than adequate.
Before you can take advantage of this "tremendous" offer you MUST be authorized to submit coins directly to PCGS. You must either be a Collectors...
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With a Microscope, differences in coins is relatively easy to find. Die cracks are relatively common. Die scratching and die polishing marks are...
Given his experience level, it doesn't really matter whether its a counterfeit or not since he's already sold the coin as genuine at $75.
These are definitely tough to find friends.
In 1974, there were 1,306,579 1974-S Silver Proof Eisenhower Dollars which came off the US Mint presses at the San Francisco Facility. BUT, not...
A better idea would be to "read and respond" instead of creating new threads. What I mean by that is that most folks "participate" before they...
Coin Forums. Talk about the benefits of posting on coin forums.
When the topic of counterstamped coins comes up, I always think of these: [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Created by Mel Wacks who has a fairly...
Got my 8 yesterday. No Silver. (He slumps with frustrated disappointment back into his chair)
There are no security camera's on coin show bourse floors. I verified this at the 2011 Sacramento ANA Show. Someone picked up my bag of purchases...
More specifically, all cents, since 1983, have a .001 plated layer of copper over a zinc core. Wear the plating off and voila!
I'll only agree with you on one point. Alan is a very well known grader.
I think you gotta quit horsing around and start working on a book about this coin and the story thats been spun around it. Maybe even include...
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