I think there are a lot of lines on the obverse of the coin which may be interpreted as cleaning. However, I do think they are die polish lines....
I'll take it a step further: that site is not useful. Any beginner with questions should post here. Anyone wanting more information should be...
I am leaning towards either Celtic or a complete forgery. You'll get more help if you post in the "ancient coins" forum.
If they were in a bag in a safe, I wonder if they had much seawater damage? I absolutely despise coins with the so-called "shipwreck effect" -...
That is a really good picture of that Columbian. Well lit, well focused, well presented.... I'm having a really hard time finding something major...
I recently finished the first season on Netflix. I enjoyed it, so I'll probably watch more. Isn't that how it always is? Name me a TV episode...
Here's the Coneca file with closeups. I guess the spike at the top of the D is a clear marker:...
I concur. A broadstrike or an off-center will affect both sides equally. A misaligned die will only affect one side. These are incredibly common,...
I feel like I'm peering through a (fuzzy) glass darkly. How does it look face to face?
The incontrovertible fact of the matter is, PCGS and NGC have different requirements for their strike designations. NGC is universally stricter -...
That is an unusually colorful Peace. Congrats on the newp!
I am surprised they stickered a chopped coin. I didn't know they did that.
You are on a roll here, LordM!
I'm perplexed by this one. My first reaction was some sort of machine doubling that has an unusual appearance.
I'm a bit late, but I was at 40.
I don't think the 2 cent pieces are usually counterfeited. And what damage are you seeing beyond the rim bump?
There are some gorgeous coins in this thread.
That probably doesn't make it at PCGS, and it definitely doesn't make it at NGC.
I guessed 65. Buffs are hard to grade, and toned buffs are even harder. That's an unusually attractive one, congrats!
For the benefit of all of us, can someone please post the red flags you see on this coin?
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