I think that the coin looks dipped. Proper dipping would mean that the end result appears original. The details grade (IMHO) was necessary due to...
To me (at least) the coin looks like it was very recently dipped, hence the details grade. I will add that in my op I stated that the grade was my...
I would grade coin #1 as AU-58 and coin #2 as MS details. Given you’re putting the coin in a Dansco, I would prefer #2 for that job
I disagree. Although I am enjoying your reviews, I am having trouble finding any value in them. In fact, I think that your write-ups are lending...
What makes you think that the coin is a proof strike? I see no indication that this would be the case.
That’s coca leaves. Coca is the plant that cocaine is derived from. Cocoa gives us chocolate. Two entirely different plants.
I like #1 better. #2 looks too bright to be original
If only everyone understood the spirit of this exchange, gentlemen...
Nothing currently in the can
your member id says 106... how many do you need?
how many?
I fundamentally disagree. I personally feel that today, the glove of choice is latex gloves, which do not lose dexterity. In fact, one can...
In what way do gloves pose a threat?
Spot on! (No pun intended) Silvertowne sells lots of bullion rounds ingots and other sundried items with their name on them.
Here’s the thing, Dav, you’ve posted this coin on a very knowledgeable coin forum. The 1877 Indian Head Cent is a very valuable coin and as such...
You realize that Silvertowne is the owner of “The Coin Vault”, don’t you?
Can I ask you a question, dav? Can you actually read the date on your coin? The whole date? Because I have a problem with the 3rd digit and based...
The kind of errors you will find on these coins are not necessarily visible to the naked eye, but instead refer to coins made on the planchets...
Your coin appears to be heavily corroded. Nobody is stating where that happened, only observing the facts as they are at this time. Can you post...
well, I will say that it is not without merit ;)
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