It stands for Specimen - it's just a different designation that NGC uses for such pieces. The coin is not a business strike, so they don't use MS....
Ooops, you need to turn on your PM function so I can send it to you.
Well here's a way you can find out for sure. I know of no one who knows more about the coinage of the Low Countries than Fred van den Haak. I will...
It was graded by NGC as SP69.
I can't recall every showing any pics that would really fit the description your using. But I've posted some really closeup shots to illustrate my...
You made me go look it up Aidan - it was the 1651 half crown. Charles II was the one with the gold proof, a crown - can't find the date right off,...
I wasn't doubting you at all Ruben, I know your background. I was just curious if you actually had any pics. And yes I remember our previous...
Ruben, would it be possible for you to get a pic and show us what you mean ? I've always wondered about that, but never realy knew if it was true....
It's not real errmac, it's just a token. If you wish to take the time to look it up you should be able to find it here - Cal Gold
It's KM #105 - made of brass. Top of the page 548, middle column, 2005 edition.
You mean kinda like this Bruce ? [IMG] [IMG]
If the coin is MS and shows no wear, and it has been dipped properly - you'd never be able to tell at all except by just plain reasoning. By that...
I think you have the right idea, just a bit backwards. Based on your description it sounds like it might be a die polish mark that extended beyond...
It was the British alright, but it was much earlier than the 1800's. I believe the date was 1653 and it was a gold coin. I'll have to look it up...
Yup, that's because by then the oxidation has usually eaten into the coins surface. There really are only two choices on what to do. First and...
Howdy coin7447 - Welcome to the Forum !! To be able to give you specific answers we would need more specific info, like what coin, date & mint...
I gotta agree with Roy on this one.
nyhariel - OK, now I gotta ask a couple more questions. Based on the pics, I assumed the coin was silver. And I noticed the resemblance to...
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