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I recently bought this coin raw at a show like I do with many other early dollars. I am usually very good in detecting any problems with them....
I see it like this... and you folks can argue it any way you want but this is how I see it. These pieces have been out for well over a year. They...
I picked this up at a small show this past weekend.
I could be wrong but I'm not so sure that note hasn't been altered. But I'm definitely not a currency error guy.
I forgot to add that this is a B-1.
They can usually be had for $1,200-$1,750 in similar condition.
Even well worn these coins are still appealing to me. This coin is nice and original and hasn't been cleaned like a lot of other pieces you see....
The coin dealer did it to himself. The person who took the coin in had no idea if it was real or not... was looking for an appraisal because they...
I was under the impression that Mr. Carr had communicated with the US Government about these pieces and they had given him the ok.
Yes, As long as the mint says there are no surviving examples you are free to create one on an existing piece without having to mark it copy...
I'm sorry but 1916 D authentication is coin dealer 101. I bet you he takes the time to learn now...
Yeah, Thats not the reason the feds went after them at all. It was more about creating a pseudo currency to be used as an alternative to the US...
I agree these coins are easily distinguished as Mr. Carr's pieces. I see them as novelty pieces and as he mentioned in the interview the...
it looks to be a poor reproduction of a Spanish or Mexican coin.
Ok, This situation seems funny to me. How the heck did the dealer get the customers phone number??? At my shop I would never dare ask for any...
It's not that... It the potential of passing along the "problem" to someone else by selling his coins for him at the crazy prices... even if the...
Looks like a nice coin. Id say a solid 63+ from those pics.
I heard the news earlier today. That's just a shame. My condolences go out to his loved ones.
I personally would pass. That toning is getting to the point where it may start damaging the surfaces... if it hasn't already.
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