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$500.00 says that when it comes back it'll be a business strike and/or we'll hear nothing more from the OP about it.
I wasn't being funny, I was serious. I think you are going to be seriously disappointed. If you do send it out to be graded, please post photo of...
It's a certificate of authenticity, but from somewhere other than the US Mint.
I still say take the $5K and run like the wind!
My opinion? Environmental/acid damage.
Dies become clashed when they strike each other with no planchet between them, leaving their impression on the opposite die.
Howdy, Tex! Welcome to Coin Talk! Your first post here. It's sure good to see someone come here before making a (mistake) purchase. I've got to...
You're right! Sorry, I missed it. I was looking at the area above that. An even better find!
Not a cud on reverse, but because of the cud on obverse, not enough force to fill the reverse die. Still, it's a nice find.
You're pretty determined to believe this to be a mint error, aren't you? How many people have to tell you the truth before you believe it? It's a...
Available from the Royal Canadian Mint and probably much less expensive than reddit. $29.95 Canadian / $29.88 US....
See these to help with value:...
Drago?
Die crack. Common. No added value.
No cigar!
Welcome to CT, Kenny. Based on your description, I'd say you have a magician's coin. It may be worth a half a buck on ebay.
Nice catch! Welcome to Coin Talk! Can you post larger pics? A scan would be better, though. Have it authenticated and graded by a third party...
I won't bet on a long shot when there is a guaranteed winner. A guaranteed $5K or a 0.00000001% chance at $10K? If it were my coin, I'd take the...
I'm with Siggy on this one! It's got some verdigris, too.
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