As SCNuss already stated, die cracks can affect value in either direction. Some collectors find die cracks to be a detraction on a coin and thus...
The difference in cameo from one coin to another has nothing to do with the grade - it only has to do with the cameo designation.
The 3rd example appears to be of Spanish origin - Charles III I'd say.
Becky - take another look. You can actually see the where the plating over the base metal has been flaking off the coin in the areas I have marked...
Howdy Dr. Kimble - Welcome to the Forum !! I'd have to say that a coin in similar condition to the one you posted should sell for about $50 at...
Yeah - he got a job and didn't have time for it anymore. Thanks for all the kind words folks !!
Dunno - I don't see anything right off. But if all of the coins have a similar look and coloration there is at least one possible explanation - he...
Could be wrong but it looks like a toned coin to me.
Looks like a botched job of a base metal counterfeit with gold plating to me. I'd take it back to the dealer and demand my money back.
It could very easily be so. It could also be that the coin has been artificially re-toned. Can ya post a pic ?
Easy - buy in bulk.
Me too - I'm waiting on my new one to arrive as a matter of fact ;)
Works for me :thumb:
Hmmmm - does seem a bit high - why don't ya check HERE and see Mik ;)
Islamic coins with a Christian cross would be a new one on me Bone :hatch:
I have never been a fan of conventional coin albums, never will be. IMO there are far more cons than there are pros and Ive stated them many...
From the stickers dealers place on the slabs. The stuff can be a pita.
They do, but they don't always accord it the same weight as other criteria when grading a coin. But I will certainly agree with your other comments.
Yup - that hard part is determining which VAM it is. Where's nesvt ? This is his niche :bow:
I got my first Red Book in 1960, it wasn't accurate then and I haven't seen one be accurate since then either.
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