Very true they are getting better and better
One thing I've noticed on all the Chinese fakes I've seen in hand is they've never quite gotten the color right they always look to me like a coin...
Thanks for the info at a glance it looked good other than off color but your detailed photos showed me all the casting flaws and irregularities I...
Is a real nice half dime if you get the residue off one I'd be proud to own even If it's a bit uneven on toning I wouldn't dip it
For my interests the eliasberg collection is the king it will never again be equaled many of the other early great collections too Farouk brand...
It does appear to be either tape or glue residue I'd agree soak em in acetone then rinse/soak in distilled water wicked cool die break on that 3...
Agree why I nominate Scarlett johansen or Sharon stone
Heck I'd buy any and all at these prices even circulated common date are below melt and notice 03-o more than 89-cc and 93-s neither of those were...
I have a friend that carries a peace dollar every dayas a pocket piece his is a little better then this one is his second one he retired the first...
I'm totally with you on Scarlett johansen even tho they were before my time I could make a case for Jayne Mansfield or Marilyn personally I think...
Agreed she's prettier than a ms-65 draped bust small eagle half ;)
I see a lot of "dogs" posted here on ct but their usually problem coins
Yet another reason cats are better self grooming ;)
Add that. To the uncirculated clear details of the obverse who's gonna ruin a clean unc 1851 large cent to make this my feel is it got stuck...
I'm looking at it from a technical standpoint while my specialty is woodworking I'm also fairly skilled at metalwork and blacksmithing and my...
Understandable but the caliber of detail plus the extreme depth of the impression to me say its real copper on copper from another coin would have...
Is dramatic and messed up looking but that mirror image obverse die is dead on and double struck off center the reverse is a mess granted my feel...
Wow I think its a brockage that stuck to another planchet looks real from what I can tell but a major dramatic error
Is not like I pay attention to my change I notice silver and wheats tho and if anyone gave me a bust dime or quarter I'd do a backflip but the 2...
I guess they must not be to on on I went thru the bills I got here including over 5k in $100s and no stars in any denomination a couple early 80s...
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