Not what I call a black beauty.
Nice coin Mainebill.
It's recognizable and that's not any better than it being a blob of silver. Can't agree with you on that. I have no problem with any common coin...
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There used to be some really cool ones on Ebay.
If you join PCGS at Platinum level, you get a cert. for 8 free grades. Not sure if that was figured into the cost of grading shown in this thread.
You will always be a Gem, Chris.
Don't use any type of dip unless you understand that it can kill most of the value of your coin. Dip is an acid that eats the surface of the coin....
It's all for fun my friend. Please join in.
I would use acetone. No rubbing. No q-tips.
Scratched.
Pretty coin.
It looks as if it has been worked on at some point. The images make it tough to tell much more.
That's wild. Double posted with one click of the mouse.
Both are really nice. Those colors bring really nice prices. NGC won't question them. NT all the way.
Sorry Donald. There is much about the minting process that you do not understand.
Welcome to the fun.
We have a crazy hobby.
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