Kinda hard for post mint damage to create raised metal like that. I'd have to guess a die chip in just the right place or perhaps a die gouge.
Just to clarify, the Proofs do not have the satin finish.
It could be several things - die deterioration, a doubled die, mechanical doubling or maybe even die chips. If you can, post a pic and we can...
Frank I wasn't talking about your auctions in particular, I was just making more a general comment - meaning that perhaps ebay buyers are...
Well, there's only 1 that PCGS has graded higher than 66. And the Eliasberg catalog that coin would be in is the only one I am still missing :(...
Things get kind of complicated when ya start doing that. I just think it would be best if it were avoided. If someone doesn't have a PayPal...
All we gotta do is reel him in now :D The angel is an 1848 French 20 francs, gold, first year of production post revolution. The standing...
This is what they say - "That's the thing about applying to most directories. You never really know what your chances are, or even what...
Unfortunately, no. We have no way to get it to him either.
Could it be that people are wising up ? As far as setting reserve prices goes - as long as the coin is actually worth the reserve, or worth a...
I wasn't referring to restrikes, but some of those aren't exactly cheap either.
Don't be so sure John, in the years that I lived there - I managed to have a snowball fight in Orlando ;)
It depends on the date, some are downright pricey.
Uh oh - do I detect a challenge here ? :D
Here - let's try just a couple :D
Boy Howdy - you don't want me to start posting pics then. You'll be be swept up by the darkside so fast it'll make your head spin ;)
If they don't - send it to PCGS and watch how fast it disappears ;)
Hang in there ASU - as soon as Bart comes by he'll be able to help twice as much as me. Switzerland, Germany, the Baltics - just aren't my forte.
Howdy Mark - Welcome to the Forum !! Can't say as I'm surprised you stopped by, hopefully you'll visit more often. Tell us about the coin,...
Yup.
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