What was that comment in reference to? Thanks.
Yes, that's what I'm saying, unless the dealer represented that he would do so. And I say that even though I try to make a two way market in the...
They're being unrealistic. By the way, if the original hypothetical involved an Ebay or other transaction which allows feedback to be...
John, the 1834 might have been dipped or lightly cleaned - I just can't tell from the images. But keep in mind that gold coinage is generally less...
Yes, I took the scratches into account in my low VF net grade. I don't see any obvious cleaning, but rather than keep guessing about the coins,...
They both look genuine to me, the first one XF and the second one, perhaps low VF as a net grade. These coins are often softly struck on portions...
For what it's worth, I haven't seen or heard of low grade unc., common date Standing Liberty Quarters being counterfeited and offered in...
I don't see that in the replies to this thread. But I do see a number of warnings that confirmation of the fact that an NGC registration number...
Based solely upon the surviving populations, the odds are strongly against the coin grading above MS65. Add to that the fact that the images don't...
There are indeed a large number of counterfeit coins (and more recently, third party grading company holders, too) coming from Asia. Some of them...
Where did you get the idea that they even get called upon to make such determinations very frequently, much less, that they are unable to do so?
That is not always true. While I am generally opposed to dipping and other (less acceptable) forms of cleaning, I have seen many coins whose...
Many bronze/copper coins mellow/change from their original mint red color, due to reactions with the environment.
Think about what you'd hope (and please note, I said "hope", not "expect") someone else would do if you were in the seller's shoes. Also, think...
First, I believe that a large number of coins do get graded for less than $14 each via large/bulk submissions. Second, there is the possibility...
I might be mistaken, but am guessing those are some of the areas where there are a lot of hits that appear as small craters, but which are giving...
I'm just seeing marks/hits/abrasions from circulation. Nothing about the coin's surfaces/appearance makes me question its authenticity, if that's...
Gold coins are not typically reactive and you should be able to store them as you please (within reason), without worry.
Don't rely solely upon that, as there are now counterfeit coins in counterfeit ANACS, NGC and PCGS holders with genuine "registration numbers".
I'm guessing that the color is a bit off in the images but the coin looks OK to me. Edited to add: Depending upon the luster, my grade guess...
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