The proof is in the law itself - the only way it would be illegal is if there was an intent to defraud.
I agree it varies, but is supposed to be - Choice BU = MS63 Gem BU = MS65 Premium BU = MS67
To a degree yes, but there is more than that. On the '09 look at that date area - you can still see the corrosion around the 1 in particular. You...
The quality of strike would limit that coin to a 64 at best.
Not really, I know it may seem that way at times but to a large degree that is because you are reading the written word instead of listening to...
Here ya go - F.U.N.
A very BIG coin show.
Don't be in too big a rush Twiggs. I'd say the '09 was severley corroded and then whizzed in an effort to remove the corrosion. The '88 appears...
By who ? Never mind, I think I know now after reading another of your posts. Twiggs I don't want to discourage you or hurt your feelings, but...
Looks like an ordinary die crack to me. Grade appears to be VF.
You have the coin in hand - look at them. Bag marks will be indented. These marks appear to be raised - they cast a shadow. An indentation would not.
In all examples I looked at previously the positioning of the stars over the Y was quite different, later today I found 1 example that was the...
Did you take into account all of the grading criteria or just marks ? That is something that too many people do not take into account when...
PCGS # 5 - it is from between '95 - '98
Yes they have, but it is because prices are dropping - not because they are rising.
Richie - sorry for your loss, but there are several things about this coin which would make me question its authenticity. There are raised marks...
Just about any expert you ask will tell you virtually the same thing. The percentage will be lower though - about 80% - 90% is more realistic.
The only explanation I can offer is that it is a 1 year design.
Yes it is.
It seems that the US is not the only country having problems with people wanting to melt down coins for the value of the metal contained in them....
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