Is the counterfeit problem in south Florida a product of the drug trade?
Toning of this type is pretty neutral although you will find that most modern proof collectors want blast white untoned examples.
I have to ask. What is the big risk? I have carried $100 bills for years and never had a problem with a counterfeit note. The other thing I...
Or the toning could simply be caused by hydrogen sulfide gas in the atmosphere. If the coins has been wiped, there would most likely be evidence...
Um What? I was going to take yours. Nothing wrong with a prop bet from time to time.
Jim, The bet was only really directed at Dimefreak and I know that he can afford a $200 bet. I do respect his desire not to give the seller that...
No, your opinion, Dimefreaks opinion, an my opinion are the ones that mean nothing. I can't prove the coin is AT anymore than you two can prove...
If you think you are right, put you money where your mouth is. I bet you the price of the coin, the grading fees & $50 that it will not slab at...
I am not sure what you are trying to prove by comparing an ASE to a Kennedy Half that is 30 years older, but those two coins look nothing alike....
Those colors don't look natural to me. I list that coin as QT, not market acceptable, and ugly as hell.
The reason why I would want the coin is because it is not market acceptable. Think of it this way. There are NT, AT, and QT (questionably toned)...
I am not condoning the practice of artificially toning coins but I really think you guys are overreacting to this specific coin. I would much...
Granted the photos are a little out of focus, but from what I see you are being to hard on that coin. I grade it MS65 and it would seem that you...
Looks like I might exceed the recommended dosage. [img]
I think this thread should be sponsored by: [IMG] cause it is giving me a headache!
I am not really interested in the star designation but routinely search for the star designation. Most E-Bay sellers understand that they must...
I don't like the fact that they use the old PCI holders.
I forgot to ask him about it. I have to admit, it isn't high on my priority list.
I was thinking the same thing, what are we missing. I have to believe at this point that it is related to luster. Perhaps the coin was dipped...
A bridge refers to where the steps are blended together and the line is interrupted. Here is a larger photo of a Jefferson Nickel with a bridge...
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