The coin appears to be AU or better, but I don't think the color looks original. And rarely is a loupe needed to make such a determination....
While I am of the opinion that NCS has improved the appearance of many coins, I also feel that they have "conserved" numerous others in a way that...
Countless coins have been dipped for various reasons, including the removal of "unsightly toning". And many, if not most of them get holdered,...
I don't know what the time limit would be for that, but I suspect it would be several years, at a minimum. Best of luck.
It doesn't matter if he knew it was a counterfeit or not. Legally, at least, you should be entitled to your money back.
I'd take that a step further and avoid completely. You should treat the coins as if they are uncertified. And it is very dangerous to assume that...
Mike, if I sold a coin which was later determined to be counterfeit, I would refund* my client's money. And frankly, I believe that any other...
Not even if it comes from a knowledgeable and honest seller?
Perhaps I'm biased, knowing the odds of a great deal on the purchase of an uncertified coin of that type are dwarfed by the odds of a terrible...
Steve, I don't know if the requirements are different for collectors than they are for dealers such as myself, but I am not required to take any...
My policy is with that vendor, Hugh Wood Inc. I haven't had any losses to collect on, but their rates are very competitive and a couple of dealers...
In all candor, if you didn't know what that meant, you are probably much better off not buying the coin. Also, sellers frequently use low...
I thought that all of the NGC grading labels (not just the "newer" ones) contain ID numbers which pertain to the invoice number and the line...
If there is simply a question as to whether the ID # is legitimate or not, a phone call to NGC will usually get you an answer.
Why do you even bother to bid on uncertified Trade Dollars on EBay? Do you really feel that you have more upside than downside in doing so?
Lots of "investment" options MIGHT offer a better return than a money market. They also DEFINITELY carry considerably more RISK. If you're here...
If/since the coin is graded MS62, perhaps in this case the scan didn't make it look duller than it actually is.
Well, if it wasn't graded MS63 or MS64, I'll guess MS65. :whistle:
When trying to distinguish wear from weakness in strike it can be helpful to consider things such as the particular date/issue - this date Silver...
Scanned images frequently make coins look duller than they really are and the marks are magnified considerably by the images. Hence I will guess...
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