NO! Border agents are trained to look for signs of removal and re-installation. You do not want to give law enforcement any excuse to detain and...
Cool find Chris!
MS65. Beautiful coin! Not paying a premium for the bean, well bought. Thanks for sharing!
Neat find! I'm still learning about doubled dies and prepunched mint marks so I will not comment specifically on your coin. This link may help you...
Good advice Dave, thanks for putting it together! Would you mind if I copied and saved this, then posted it as needed with a full acknowledgement...
"...with most of the diagnostics on this coin matching a known Briggs variety, I see no reason to doubt the authenticity; "mushiness" can be...
That’s a single (weak) indication. By weak you mean not helpful (for counterfeit detection)?
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Some details have been pointed out throughout this thread. Reading it in its entirety including the posted links may help. Many people on coin...
All that needs to happen is the seller emails the OP a return shipping label. The OP prints the label and attaches it to the original shipping...
What a shameful story. Was this dealer a PNG member?
I have the same thoughts and questions about selling any thing for .99 or $2-$3 for that matter. Please start a new thread. More people will see...
Good link, and a nice article Kurt, thanks for posting. The article mentions a minting expert Fred Weinberg ("Minting experts Mike Diamond and...
Hi Kennye, welcome to Coin Talk. We can help you better if, when you ask for an opinion about a coin you include a clear close cropped photo of...
You may be on to something. See if the link below helps. If it doesn't keep searching (pocket change). If you think you found something use the...
I saw your post after I replied. Thanks Paddy. Please read my reply to Ms. Ruths other post.
Attach clear pictures of the entire front and back (obverse, reverse) of the coin please.
Good read, thanks!
Thanks to the two of you. Hommer, your diagnostics are on point and educational!
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