Looks like mechanical doubling to me.
They did give it a squeeze, but not with a machine - with a pair of pliers.
I understand what you are saying, but it is never going to happen that it will be worth more than scrap silver because that's all it is - scrap...
It does not.
Post strike damage.
An altered coin.
And if you consider the 60 year time span, it proves they are not good investments.
The only problem with your scenario Cloud is that most coins are not melted. They remain in the marketplace and are continually re-sold over and...
Howdy Phunkpig - Welcome to the Forum !! Can you possibly get better pictures ? These make it quite hard to identify let alone evaluate the...
Dipping a coin can often make marks much easier to see. That's because heavy toning and dirt/grime will often cover up marks thus giving the...
NGC and PCGS will slab any coin, regardless of age, as long as it has not been harshly cleaned. That absolutely includes Walkers and coins from...
If you are looking at coins that sell for melt value yes that is true. But if you look at coins that sell based on mumismatic value, the chart is...
Typically with bullion items the mint will only strike a small number of coins and then wait and see how orders go. Rarely if ever do they strike...
It might be a better idea for you to first post pictures of your coin here - it might not be worth having it slabbed.
They are not permitted to say as forum rules do not allow any self promotion. That being said, CT members can recommend those they think are good...
That would be kind of hard to do since the material goes to press about a month in advance.
If you want to have graded coins, just buy them already graded and save yourself the money. Most MS69 bullion coins cost the same as the coins do raw.
A copy stand is fine, but a small tripod works just as well. You can get one for under $20 at any camera shop.
Professional graders never wear gloves or face mask when working. Although there are times when I think they should wear mask. But not to protect...
Well, I'll say this, if you look them up in Krause the 2 1/2 gulden and the franc coins composition says nickel - that's it. No alloy mentioned at...
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