It's not amazing. They did it so they could compete with PCGS. Prior to 2002, maybe'03 - NGC did not guarantee copper at all. I'm not...
There is one genuine example known to still exist. It's in an NGC slab.
Couldn't begin to answer. But why do you suppose they mark replica coins with COPY. That sure as heck doesn;t keep them out of the marketplace either.
It's not a coin, it's a medal. No idea on value.
Howdy doc - they look kinda like this one now don't they ? I'm gonna have to go along with Becky on this one guys and say that PCGS screwed up...
Easiest way for you to understand it would be for you to compare a '21 Peace and a '22 Peace side by side. You'll see the difference immediately.
Gorgeous !:thumb:
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Precisely. It has long been a common practice to mark fake coins with an X. Many merchants would do this so that other merchants would know...
Well duh - kinda hard to pick world designs when I was only picking from among US designs. Do you ever read the actual posts ? Sorry, but...
France. But Great Britain produced the first Proof coins - a half crown in 1652 I believe. And spock, Proof coins did not always have the cameo...
I think he's still off in the corner muttering to himself with jealousy :D
This coin is a good example of something I have said recently - that toning can and will flake off the coin. Just look closely at what appears to...
A couple years ago there was a flurry of coins like these being sold in Calf. by "homeless guys" on the street corners. Guess they are still at...
Yes, it will. Any of the commercial coin dips will not only remove patina, toning, corrosive material - they will even remove metal from the...
The pics aren't his - he got them from the web site selling the coin.
Didn't say it was one my favorites. Those are the only US coin designs I like even at all.
Didn't say the extra material was metal - just that it was there. I think it is probably glue. Be that as it may, as you say either of us could...
Read what can be found at the links I provided. The first link contains final info directly from the US Mint, evidence that the Mint produced in a...
Specifically which GSA sales are you referring to ?
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