There is a huge distinction between a 1879 Morgan and a 1879-S Morgan. If it is a 1879-S AND it is graded MS-65 by NGC then you probably did not...
That makes no sense to me. A merchant protects others by marking the fake coin with an X; then he spends it (or gives it out in change)? Why not...
You can read about them here.
Your link is to the photo, not the story.
Check those Brown Ikes for 'Peg Legs'.
As graded by WHO? Is the coin is a major Third Party Grading Service holder? (PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ICG). If so you did OK. If not you more than...
Help me understand this. A merchant recieves a fake coin and marks it with an X so it does not fool other merchants. Fine. But how could the coin...
Appalachian Mountains = Low Relief Rocky Mountains = High Relief The Rocky Mountains stand higher above the Earth's surface than the...
Paid $190 for WHAT?
Welcome to CoinTalk. I don't know how to answer your question. I have never heard of Swiss America before and I don't know what they sell. I...
That looks pretty good although I'd like to see the coin images fill the space a bit more
We have some Indian coin collectors here who can help with that. Post your photos and weights in a new thread so you get better exposure....
Welcome to CoinTalk, Striker. Your photos (scans?) leave a lot to be desired. Can you post better images that are larger and not grainy? I am...
See your other thread. I'm sad to say I think your coin is a cast fake. Not sure if it was based on an actual coin.
I hate to say it but your coin appears to be a cast fake. I have no idea if it was based on an actual coin or not. BTW, welcome to CoinTalk.
Don't say that! Spending silver or collectable coins should not raise suspicion. Remember this thread from a few weeks ago? Police after woman...
Where is Lehigh when we need him???
LEOPOLDVS - That's the Latin version of Leopold. There is no 'U' in the Latin alphabet. Instead they use a 'V'.
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From the NNC Web Site: But if the coin is unquestionably fake they will slab it!
Separate names with a comma.