Based on the pics it appears that the coin is normal - just heavily toned and lightly corroded. Weighing the coin will confirm or deny this.
I don't think those are die gouges, they look more like die polishing marks to me.
You don't need to spend $50 - you can find plenty of used copies for sale, often for $10 or less.
They are not.
Send them Registered Mail - you can insure each package for $25,000. That should add a level of comfort.
The best way to achive your particular goal of no toning - an Intercept Shield album.
If memory serves - 1835.
Yes, you should.
Simple answer - no. But given the original question Mike, you must think something is. So who or what is ruining coin collecting then ? Again, the...
David Hall runs PCGS - he also sells coins, lots of them. DHRC
For each coin.
It means 40k total - in other words all Proofs and Unc combined will not exceed 40k.
There are two different varieties for the '42-D DDO - descriptions can be found - HERE
All is well Ruben, I appreciate your concern :hug: I did not bring the subject up previously precisely because I did not wish to cause concern....
My best guess because your numbers do not jive - 19 - 275,000 23 - 755,000
A privy mark is similar to a mint mark in that it is used to convey information about the coin. In this case it is the tulip on the coin. Privy...
Sorry for the delay in responding gang, I was kinda busy with a heart surgeon. But that's all finished now and hopefully I can get back to normal....
That set was put together by some private company, not the Royal Mint. As such it's value would be minimal. The coins themselves are all quite...
The only fake slabs I have ever even heard of were back when PCGS first started over 20 years ago. As for being cynical, yeah I am, but for good...
And just how hard do you think it is to print fake mint paper rolls and roll your own ? What makes you think someone isn't already doing just that...
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