I agree with Nathan, I think the coin has been harshly cleaned and re-toned in an effort to cover up the damage from the cleaning.
You guys never shoulda got me started on this :D [IMG]
Yes, one problem with that though - the designs didn't change in 1965. And if you wish to consider the metal change as the impetus - no one...
It means just what it says - he collects the slabs themselves, not the coins in them. And he is also the author of the only book there is written...
Toning begins from the moment the coin is struck - after that it is just a matter of degree, in other words how much it tones and how fast. And as...
As far as I'm concerned, that's the King of coin shows. It's an annual event, every Jan. And while I truly appreciate the offer, circumstances...
It was Canadian Aidan. If memory serves me correctly there was a $20 gold and a $10 gold of which only 1 of each exist that Walsh bought a few...
Guess or not, you were absolutely correct ;)
The truthful reasons have been mentioned already, first and foremost the US Govt. was absolutely convinced that the reason the country was...
With coins, it usually does work.
Well it's been a while since I have held a contest, and with the New Year just around the corner I think it's about time I did. Now don't get...
That's easy enough - [IMG]
If there's a rare Canadian coin, he's the one likely to have it alright. I was kinda surprised nobody mentioned the gold $20 in this thread.
nesvt, You have every right in the world to keep every cent of what you get for those coins. Your offer to share the profits with him is...
For being just plain purrrrrrty - this is one of my favorites ;) [IMG]
They're coins alright, and there are far more of them out there than most folks could ever begin to imagine. Check out this web site - Worldwide...
Ruben - here's one that I would kill to be able to attend - NYINC
The toning is more than likely due to your home environment and how you have stored the coins than anything else. And yes it can happen that...
Not now Wimpy :D
The 1/4 ecu was 9.712 grams of .917 silver - the douzain was 2.399 grams of .240 silver. They also had the 1/8 ecu, .917 silver 4.856 grams and...
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