That looks like active verdi to me, but why should pcgs care since their guarantee doesn't cover stuff like that.
Solves that mystery!
acetone and soap and water (fingers only) are generally considered acceptable and don't harm the surface of the coin. A lot of older silver (say...
Interesting. now the price has dropped to a mere $275. They are seriously trolling for suckers.
pcgs tends to fault darker coloring. I don't think there is enough luster to warrant au (given that I am working from images). Might get a...
I don't really care about scratches on slabs except for their effect on photos. So, for scratchy slabs I carefully place a puddle of mineral oil...
These are some of the better commem. designs from the mint lately
I see rub on the bird's shoulder which makes me think au58.
Grades in these 2 tone blue holders are all over the place. Opportunities for savvy buyers like Mainebill.
Good question. The 2 or so other fakes I have are struck. I think you are right they (cast fakes) should be smaller.
tiny metal bubbles around IGWT. [IMG] holes in 900 and DOLLAR and field in between, mushy dentils. [IMG] more bubbles from casting process: [IMG]...
Here's a link to the original auction:http://www.ebay.com/itm/171615505786?_trksid=p2060778.m2748.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Pretty coin! I can't tell if it's a high AU (like 58) or MS 63 (some marks in obv field and on bust). I do like it!
It was a full gram underweight after subtracting the weight of the 2x2....
I think that most, if not all, of their other trade dollars are fakes as well.
AU something, and I hope it's genuine (due to the large # of good qualityfakes out there)
Looks like a solid 45. Glad you waited for those of us that got home late from work!
That I posted in the fake Trade Dollar thread, and how I contacted the seller about returning it, and they asked me not to use the return item...
Bill, I have to differ with you on this. You are correct that lead is not absorbed transcutaneously. However, I am aware of well documented cases...
I'll allow that finding a nice seated dollar that has not been messed with is something of a challenge, but they do come up with some regularity...
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