Great pic !! :thumb:
Re-read his first post -
Latex and vinyl gloves will leave smudges on the coins. They are not recommended.
If they followed their own standards PCGS should have said VF35. I would say VF25 based on ANA standards. The coin just has too much wear for...
No Jim it was not a nice coin. Count your blessings that you lost. If you really want to put an end to your problem - quit trying to buy them on...
You want the truth ? It's always a crapshoot. And just like playing craps in the casino, most people will lose more than they win.
Possibly, but it is more likely it was people who bought bags or rolls of the coins, searched for possible gems and spent the rest.
What are they in now ? I always preferred hard holders myself, Air-Tites. But 2x2's are better than nothing.
Quite possibly, could also have been a broach though given the 2 additions on the obv.
That is precisely why I think they are modern tourist souvenirs. No real engraver or mint employee would make such a mistake.
As I have said for more years than I can remember, the first step is for all of the real TPG's to adopt and follow the same set of grading...
I wasn't talking about on-line auctions. I was talking about sight-seen buying.
That is the least of my worries :rolleyes:
Normally I'd let it pass and not argue the point. But do you think for one second that police officer, if he finds person suspected of robbing a...
I stand corrected. Now, why do you think this degree is self-appointed or somehow less worthy ?
There will not be mintage numbers, they are sales numbers. Write to Dave Harper at Numismatic News and ask to look it up in the archives.
I do believe he earned the doctorate in numismatics at Cambridge University. The only university to my knowledge that offers it.
He knew what I meant, I think you did too.
Based on the pics I'd say VF.
Value is a couple dollars at best.
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