The NGC values are for certified, problem free coins. The Ebay sale you linked is only VF, but has also been harshly cleaned and is seriously...
So are you saying your coin is the New Netherlands lot 444? Heritage has listed the known population in a couple of its auctions:...
Buffed? Really? Can you see hairlines in hand? Because I don't see it in these pictures.
If I were guessing solely based on those terrible Ebay photos, honestly I would probably have also guessed AT.
How about this one? I used to own it, but sold it many years ago: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The nickel content is out of specification on that piece ;) Looks like too much copper in the alloy. Haha, nice piece. I'm waffling between 63...
It is definitely possible that a coin could remain completely original and attain rim toning. I have numerous examples of coins like that in my...
Those are a couple of them, but its far more extensive than that. Look at the toning above her foot. Around star 1. Around the top of her head....
I wouldn't call them errors. They are die states.
Yes.
Probably natural, but this is retoning after a dip.
Well dang. There's something you don't see every day. Could you tell us about more about your favorite pieces? Where are they from? When are...
Sorry, @Collecting Nut , I realize I might have gone a little overboard. I don't understand why people like counterstamps, but you apparently...
Metal foil and baking soda? The thoughts of those touching my coins gives me shivers. But I'm curious - if this works, why is it working? What...
Wow. Although, @messydesk , that coin doesn't look like it did much circulating ;)
Careful y'all.... This thread is intended to discuss famous numismatists responses to a contemporary issue. The responses to this thread are...
The original die contained a D, correct? Over time, the die wore down to the point where the D was no longer visible. That, by definition, is...
Why do you love the counterstamp? Especially since you know nothing about it! If it were a famous counterstamp with a known meaning, or ties to a...
Allow me to amend your statement: "These coins are marketed." That, plain and simple, is why they are included in the Red Book. That is why they...
The adjectival grades aren't used as often any more, but they were once quite common. In some places, "Brilliant Uncirculated" was a step up from...
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