This can be true for altering a coin. Wear is often used to hide coin alterations.
AJM - I believe you are thinking of 'Numismatic Forgery'. My wife and kids got me a copy of this book for my birthday last month. I thought it...
sounds to me like you would be more proud of owning the 1885 nickel, then - yes?
....which one do you like better?
That's exactly right - there is no real way of knowing which would increase more. Everything is a guess. If offering my opinion, I would ask...
You may want to check with your local librarian, as well. Libraries are a common place for coin clubs to meet. If you have a local coin dealer,...
that's very odd. The bust seems to have flatness around the detail, but the reverse is in exceptional shape under the toning and what might be a...
I'm a little confused. The coin in that picture is an example of 2 spanish reales - that particular issue was 1725, but you said yours is circa 1320?
hello everyone, I'm here to confinscate your gold... please drop it in the box on your way out the door. Doug - I'm looking in your...
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