Doug on the first coin are you talking about the lines on the neck , they're the only thing I can tell by these pics that it was cleaned , any...
I can't believe I just read this whole thread ! and now I'm writing about it , where's the guys in the white coats you can come get me now . rzage
Now that must have been a big watch and chain .:eek: rzage:)
Beautiful coin Guy , great color , don't you just love it when you win the coin you wan't . Can't say enough about my experiences at Heratige...
I think the difference in a beginner and advanced collector , is the more advanced you become , the more you realize how little you really know ....
Definately a better answer than mine , good work . rzage:smile
Macro is for taking pictures with small details , it's not a cure all , but helps immensely in coin pics , it shows up as a flower icon on most...
stainless looks like we're about at the samelevel , but at least you can get your pics to CT , I'll give you a call this weekend . rzage
I used to think of myself as intermediate in US Types , but after joining this site I think I'm an advanced beginner . But learning a lot faster...
I should have warned you about the different dessicants :headbang:, luckily Doug did , always follow the directions on the dessicants you buy ....
Why should anybody bid on your fake to do something you should do ? SinceI believe in what goes around comes around , and you obviously have no...
Sounds like you have the problem under control , remember to check the set regulary and to make sure the dessicants stay viable , I use the kind...
It all depends on the toning , is it light golden , or blue-grey on the nickle , nice eyeappealing toning will raise the value to a lot of people...
Also the no. 2 1/2 is so low it almost hits the rim , a diagnostic to some '11-d counterfeits . And the eagle looks funny , the eye and head . rzage
Definately a no buy , key date of a commanlly counterfieted coin on e-bay thats not certified , and that's before looking at the coin and some of...
Great advice , and as I'm late to this thread , I think just about everyone who posted was giving good advice , It's most likely an AU coin with a...
Cat you know what I think of this coin , beautiful toning , since I know the grade I can't guess ......, but I'll buy it off you anytime , of...
Wow Illini your tough on the ladies , :D but I agree . LOL rzage:)
One lasy thought about equating dipping with AT , Dipping can't make a coin rarer , but the AT we're talking about makes even a comman date coin...
Even if she was recolored a very desireable looking coin , nice pickup , I won't even try to grade her but she sure looks MS to me . rzage
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