I see some raised metal on the rev that is probably from cracks in the die, but I don't see a major die break. I see what look like planchet flaws...
I think you made a mistake too. That '21 Peace looks like an altered date to me.
Then I'd go along with 67.
The sqiggly line is what I'm talking about Mike. Is that what you are saying is fuzz ?
Gentle is an understatement. With circulated coins it's no big deal, but with unc coins even touching them with your fingers (other than to hold...
What's that under and in between the R & U on the obv ? Is that raised ?
Then you keep your mouth shut !
In between those two.
You could always try this, read here - http://www.cointalk.com/t107642/
No argument on that. But weren't the majority of merchant counterstamps made on tokens, not coins ? I can't even recall ever seeing a merchant...
Welllllllll - the TPGs get lucky once in a while :D
Pretty sure that Mike Marotta pre-dates me as well. He still posts here from time to time. Conder, you Mike, and Reid Goldsborough are some of...
This subject comes up every so often - try reading this thread - http://www.cointalk.com/t72728-2/
No, it isn't.
Carlos Jara has published his book on the Colonial Mint of Guatemala, entitled "Historia de la Casa de Moneda de Guatemala: 1731-1776", which...
You guys are good at this ! Me, I can't draw a straight line with a ruler. So how about you guys doing me a favor ? Someplace in your designs,...
Maurice Bull has written a 5 volume set of books on the Halfcrowns of Charles I. The books are profusely illustrated and contain all known...
Sure I do. That's why I offered to pay the grading/shipping fees if I am proven wrong. You said you'd put your money where your mouth is - so...
Only thing I can think of is that he got an opinion from somebody else.
I would never agree to something so rediculous. My reputation speaks for itself. Does yours ? When I make a mistake, I step up and admit it. Do...
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