I think e-bay is legendary for taking the buyer's word.
Twas brillig and the slithy toves did gyre and gibble in the wabe, all mimsey were the borogroves and the mome wraths outgrabe... [IMG]
I would guess VF, but wonder if the obverse rim ding at 10:00 would keep it from grading.
It's a Roman Republican coin, BC type featuring the Dioscuri. I'll report this post and ask it be sent to Ancients Forum. Maybe cast replica...
Nice coins, but I'll second the staples warning. These coins are relatively "soft".
I think you mean doesn't...otherwise, do I have a deal for you... :)
These are PCGS graded coins. Either you sent them in or you bought them already graded...which one? Do you employ graders or work for PCGS?...
Sometimes an oxidation layer can form that protects the surface from further oxidation.
The Devil is beating his wife
So, you are the one that had this one and the nickel graded at PCGS, or did you buy them already in the slab?
However there is something there, probably PMD
I think this is what you are talking about for the mouth... [ATTACH] With another set of lips behind and slightly above the "usual" lips. The...
Long shot, but not impossible, pictures would help
This is why I don't bother to look for Doubled Dies!
Nah, he wrote the book...
OIL RIG (Oxidation Is Loss of electrons, Reduction Is Gain of electrons) or LEO the lion says GER (Loss Electrons Oxidation - Gain Electrons...
Uh...don't use this... [IMG]
Oh, you've seen my baked goods... :)
Nice job with posting full-size pictures, but when you try and get up close, the camera/phone has to be VERY still or it isn't clear. Try sitting...
@Candice Wise take a new shiny penny (actually a cent) and rub it against some very fine sandpaper for awhile and you can make as many of these as...
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