That's it. That's what wear is - the luster being rubbed away. And wear shows up as those gray areas. Now somebody is going to say that a weak...
If the coins have been buried in the ground for that long it is certain they they are going to be corroded. You may not be able to see it, but...
While I have heard of the fakes you mention, that's about all I can say as tokens are not my forte. However, we do have a member here who is...
Nice additions Greg :thumb: One of these days you need to do a web site with your collection available for viewing. That would be something to...
It's in the typical places - hair and ear, wing tips and a touch on the eagle's breast.
What he said :thumb:
I can go along with the pics maybe making it look like it may have been polished. But what is "that" that I circled in the pic Mark ? It's...
100% NT, I don't even have the smallest doubt.
Personally I think it's an Au slider and I would not re-submit.
You still need to answer the question of what it is currently graded for us to answer your question about whether or not it should be re-submitted.
It's quite simple really and there is more than 1 reason. First and foremost - seigniorage. Seigniorage is the difference between the cost of the...
In the words of Albert Einstein - "There are two things which are infinite, the universe and the stupidity of people. And I'm not sure about...
As long as the coins are identifiable by denomination a bank will take them. They in turn return damaged coins to the Fed which replaces them them...
Issue prices for modern commems can be found in Coin Market, the monthly price guide published by Numismatic News. Issue prices for all bullion...
It happens, not very dang often, but yeah, even NGC and PCGS have made mistakes in regard to authenticity. But the number of authenticity mistakes...
Having the coins graded by anybody besides NGC or PCGS - and yes that includes ANACS and ICG - will result in the coins selling for less than they...
They don't hold any. The only coins in mint vaults are moderns.
I could be wrong, but am pretty sure it was removed from its original holder and now resides in a PCGS slab. Thus there is no way to determine...
No it is not Jazzcoins nor is it Isaiha (sp?) - but I do know who it is. And they will not be heard from again. So drop it. I don't want to...
That will be enough - Niko need not be mentioned any longer. Do all of you understand ? Not on this thread, nor any other.
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