Nobody but the original owner could ever answer what caused any toning. As I said, it is dependant on too many variables. Temperature and...
Wouldn't watch it on a bet.
It's no where near AU58, more like XF45. Value I would estimate around $300 based on what I can find.
Your post seems to imply that this is something new eddie - it isn't. It's been that way for over 20 years.
At the current price, yes a fair deal.
Hardly spock - I'd say that they listened quite well ;)
None that I ever saw. But there are plenty of them with the mirrored fields and no frosted devices. Among coins manufactured as brilliant...
Basically bullion value on those.
No matter what you do or how you store your coins, the way that toning ends up looking is nothing but an accident. In other words, you never know...
The finger test won't quite cut it. The NGC test for DMPL is that the coin's mirror's must be reflective enough to be able to read written text in...
I don't think you'll get an answer from anyone but a true specialist in this series. Your best bet would be to contact the owner of this web site...
No the dealers are not right. Brilliant Proofs have deeply mirrored fields and they are not cameo in any way shape or form. For a coin to be...
Oh Lord ! :eek: What have I done ? :D :D
If you ever met me in person, then you might understand :whistle:
And you can still buy them there today ;)
Somehow I rather doubt that - broke maybe :rolleyes:
Yeah, we even thought about creating one just for you. But we were afraid you'd find a way out [IMG]
Just send JD a PM or an email - he'll be glad to help you out.
Same places you get any other coin - by looking for them. Just get one dated 1779 or earlier.
Did you look here ? http://www.jdsworld.net/article/m_theresia_talers.html He knows more about them than anyone I know, is also a member here.
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