Beautiful notes Rick , to bad you had to sell them . Do you have the reverse pics ?
All this stinks . And I wouldn't mind seeing a $500 and a $1000 . He'd of caught the bullet with his teeth . ;)
Funny !!!!!
VF Details . Though it's still a good looking coin as the defects are well hidden .
I haven't seen any for at least 10 years probably longer . Thanks for showing them . I wonder what that coin would grade today by PCGS or NGC ?
Both seem normal to me . The top coin like Doug said is from a late die state , where the die develops more flow lines as it ages , causing what...
I'm on the border with XF-45/AU-50 . Very nice coin .
A soft strike , but still a beautiful coin , with clean fields . MS-62 .
I'd say NT . Too bad about the flood . I know from experience what a PITA they can be .
I'd take Desert Gems advice as he is a chemist . Best of luck to you . Also never rub a coin with anything , especially proofs .
I agree with Camaro , keep it as is and put the Overton # in the title of the description . Why spend all the time and money as it will only add...
Great collection you inherited , you should buy a book on US notes and have fun .
I agree with Chris , also it sure doesn't look like gold to me . It is probably some base metal but still interesting .
Thanks Doc .
Say it ain't so . Sniff Sniff . :)
Doc , could you tell me where you're seeing this , like top pic 4th groove from the left , etc . As my eyes are terrible . But I must say they are...
When did PCGS start using Counterfeit , instead of Questionable Authenticity , or whatever they used . Or is it NGC that uses that ?
Great link , I never knew they were monetized . Thanks .
I wonder if this applies to Trade dollars since they were demonetized .
Thanks for the laugh today !!!!! :)
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