I agree.
p.s. the point being, I've not seen one. Apparently someone has though: http://lakdiva.org/coins/notes/iapn_ibscc.html Look for "USA 1...
And you know that coin is a counterfeit how?
I would sell it with full disclosure.
Does anyone here have or know of a counterfeit $1?
Au 50 -- doesn't affect grade much, but it would limit what I, personally, would pay for it to low XF money.
What, precisely, is the difference between a "sucker" and someone simply "gambling""? Regards and respectfully, but submitted to evoke...
Just like slabs, they might tone if stored in a humid and/or hot environment. I see no reason not to use Airtites in that respect though...Mike
I see no evidence of a cleaning on the dime -- dipped for sure, but nothing more sinister/problematic. The half is pretty nice too. I'd say...
Might just be the scan on the fist coin that is leading me to say that. There appears to be discoloration which I interpreted (perhaps...
Looks like a repair made out of gold, not puddy, and I suspect the coin was once holed.
You are so right....but sometimes the "yarns" are true: [img][img] This was "grandma's" coin, IIRC. ;)
p.s. your scans are pretty darn good. But they are scans - and as a result will never show luster well, and make judging coins via ditigal image...
First off, I would have them examined by several numismatists you trust in-hand and ask them the same question... Your answers will likely be much...
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Collect something because YOU like it, not other people. If you like SAEs, then more power to you, I say.
Are you sure those are roller marks? I see this streaky toning on nickel coins from this period all the time. I always thought it was just the...
:eek: I hope it ends well.
Weirdo! ;)
After further review, a great series to consider starting out with is Jefferson Nickels. They can be collected out of pocket change, and can...
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