Yes. The plating covered some of it - but not all of it.
What can I say? The timing was good for me.
Can you post better pics? Is this coin cast? (It looks to be from what I can tell.)
That's what we're here for. Check out my recent posts on counterfeit coins.
It's much the same as with any Proof. Look for: squared-off edges & possibly mirror surface on edges full, flat rims with possible finning flat...
The denticles are all wrong - not connected to the rim. And take a look at the HUGE tool mark on the obverse between stars 12 & 13. Can you take...
Grading is much more forgiving for large gold coins as far as hits. That's why I graded it at least 63. I'm glad to know we agree on the others.
Does that mean that I am not even close?
I find gold to be very difficult to grade but I'll take a stab at these: 1857 $1 - AU-53 1888 $5 - AU-50 1886 $10 - EF-45 1898-S $20 - MS-63...
I miss old Bonedigger and his posts of his latest BHD acquisitions. I wonder how he is doing.
I think there is a seller in China that has just what you are looking for. As a side note, an 1863 Morgan Dollar would go great with my 1848-S...
Like Guy, I'm not voting either. I am highly suspicious of the toning and, while I don't want to call it definitely AT, I strongly suspect it is...
3 or 4 years. I find them very interesting - and educational.
So Pluto is sort of like a bonsai? ;) [IMG]
Thanks. That's what I was looking for. I know very little about these coins as I do not collect silver dollars.
Cool. We're all here to learn and sometimes teach. Your constructive comments are always welcome, as, I hope, are mine.
Thanks for your input. It appears unanimous - the coin is AU. It may be AU-55 or as high as AU-58. That makes me feel good. I bought the coin...
Sorry if I was rude but it struck me as very odd that you would proclaim this coin as "not authentic" when the title of this thread is "Die-Struck...
With the Mint reducing the number of items they offer by 60% I think it highly unlikely they would decide to add a new item at this time. But...
That's only ONE of his nuances. He called me names when I suggested that his raw Draped Bust Dollar that he got for at "steal" may be a...
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