There is no known answer because the mint does not track them, cannot track them. They don't even know there are varieties until long after all...
Rusty - if you'd like me to look at the coin for you I'd be happy to do so. But, would my opinion, regardless of which way it goes, sway or change...
Just a question now Thad - but are you sure that isn't an applied wood grain ? People do fake these things because they know there's folks like...
Look at the ear of corn on the left side, you'll find 2 more small groups. As I said previously, don't even remember if it was this thread or...
It is important however for educational purposes to always make note that depressions alone are not the issue. They either have to be repeating...
The D at least, was hit several times. Call it blind luck that they missed the E.
First of all, if looking for a "rare" coin, you're probably not gonna find one outside of a dealer's shop or some auction. To me, and more than...
You also need to remember though that dies used on patterns were not always finished - meaning they were not as well polished as a die for an...
Matt - the 1854 looks to be another cast fake, raised pimples all over the place. As for the '58 - there are a very few raised pimples on the...
For the record, some facts can be found here - http://www.mediafire.com/?ymyjiyhyzqh For those who wish, download the file. In it you...
If you check the prices on the Heritage archives, and the condition of the coin, I think you'll find otherwise. Similar coins, of a better grade...
Yes it is common.
The Heritage thread has been removed. Perhaps it will be restored at some point, perhaps it won't. But until some actual facts come to light,...
I can see nothing that would make me suspicious.
As I explained before Kevin, what they call die polish lines are not lines caused by polishing the die. The lines are caused by metal flow....
The coin was made of copper nickel.
tex it's kinda like Ben (bhp) says. But to understand it you have to first understand the history of grades. Grades have been around since the...
It is merely a name used to denote a series from the Victoria coins. They have the young head, the old head, the Jubilee and the bun head. May...
I think if you look closer you will see who actually slabbed the coin. PNG and the ANA only endorse the grading company. They didn't slab it....
Boss I am not trying to sway anybody, least of all Matt. He knows what he bought and he doesn't need my help, or my opinion. Any time I make...
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