The rim ding is extreme, and coupled with the scratches & scrapes also on the rev, I think it's almost certainly a details slab.
But it would help a lot more if he would finish the second edition of his dang book ! :D
No, it hasn't. Ten years ago you had to beg people to take the stuff. I used to buy select gold and silver coins for less than spot on a regular...
Buying coins when you can look at them in hand is great. But in all honesty, if you don't have the ability to authenticate the coin, to properly...
I used to be a member on CCE, and I've never been a coin dealer. But I joined quite a few years ago. The only requirement was paying my fees. From...
As most of you know for years I have warned about using acetone on copper because it can sometimes cause the copper to turn weird colors. I have...
Unhappy with a couple coins I bought. And you will continue to be unhappy with the coins you buy unless and until you change your buying habits....
It looks like the "outlined shield" shield variety to me.
What he said.
Yes it was minted in Antwerp as that is indicated in the legend by BRAB which stands for Brabant. edit - I should explain, there were other mints...
Good Lord ! Did somebody let you out again ? Or did you escape this time ? :D
Click on the link I posted for you titled - Books. When you can't find a book anywhere else, one of those folks will usually have it.
I dunno, that coin makes me suspicious. It just looks like it's been worked on to me.
That's not exactly true. If you read their book it tells you that to get the 70 grade there can be no flaws or hairlines visible at 5x magnification.
One thing, just don't go out buying books because the description or title is something you think would be useful. Ask about the book here on the...
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