My mother was there for the celebration, and saw John Philip Sousa conduct the Marine Band in the Stars and Stripes Forever. She passed away last...
I am assuming it is a "white" coin ie little or no toning, correct? If so I think it's been dipped and had the original skin removed. Some of...
It doesn't look like any of the examples in the Fivaz book, although that is not an exhaustive list. The coin itself looks ok to me, I don't see...
The coin in the OP is showing post-mintage damage, no ifs, ands, or buts. Makes more sense to spend it than send it in for a grading opinion,...
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Nice gold! Thanks for posting them.
eventually, PVC forms acid that etches the surface of silver coins. So maybe this coin was in some kind of a pvc holder that had ridges...
Nice Beijing mint frost!
some really nice bust coins here! I have a couple to show: [IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG]
I really like them mid grade with original surfaces. Most of mine are here: https://collectivecoin.com/kaz/ZEJhEH1lhoIKWYYN6QFK
Cool! I've never seen a holder made to accommodate both of the 42 nickels.
This might help: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/how-do-you-spot-fake-trade-dollars-anyway.63695/
I like 1, better strike, luster looks nicer, no distracting mark on jaw.
I'm a member and have learned a lot on the forum, bought some nice coins on the BST, and have several friends, mainly in the trade dollar and...
Great video and all are beautiful coins. (your accent makes me feel right at home... Henry Co.)
I agree with Mainebill's comments. Should straight grade if submitted.
XF; some of the brown crust on the obverse may be organic matter that would come off in acetone. Worth a try.
The mintmark looks like the chickenhead variety, beak pointing to 10 O'clock. Thanks for providing good quality photos.
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