It looks to me like a clogged die error - quite common.
I look forward to the pics ;)
The substance on the back appears to be dark toning and nothing more. But as to grade, keep in mind that eye appeal is a large part of it. That...
Yup, they still do. Here is the main site - http://www.austrian-mint.com Once there click on - Our Products - then click on Historical...
Why don't you try the Austrian Mint - they still issue the Maria Theresa thaler ;)
With most dates there are a few known diagnostics that identify the counterfeits. I'll provide a couple of examples. 1915 quarter eagle...
You can buy it - it's called Nic-a-Date and can be found at almost any on-line coin suply store. But I must say this - any coin treated with...
Ahhhh Ian, I can always count on you to make me do my home work :D I made several mistakes in my post :o I didn't even think to check the mints -...
I'll second that recommendation for vtcoins ;)
I have to agree that I think the coin has seen circulation for I can think of no other way for there to be such a dirt buildup around the legends...
OK, now the next time you're at the shop take a close look at the coins and where exactly those spots are. I'd be willing to bet that they will be...
Dunno if I can agree with that Speedy. Those little shiny spots (luster breaks) in frosted areas are due to hits where one coin has rubbed...
It must always be remebered that the '81-S and the '79-S Morgans are graded stricter, with tougher standards, than most other Morgans. IMO this...
It could look any of a hundred different ways. But if you can post a pic of the coin I'm pretty sure we can tell you what you want to know ;)
Yes it is confusing. But the easiest way to avoid the confusion is to not buy problem coins. In a way, you made the correct observation. You are...
I do believe Richard is correct about the spot. There are actually several of them on the coin. I'd grade it PF67.
Send Heritage an email and tell them about it. They tend to listen to customers. It might be due to something simple like the guy taking the pics...
Both pics blow up huge for me, but I agree that the lighting on the one from 2005 could certainly be better. But if you compare both coins, the...
I took your word for it on the luster. But a 65 is supposed to be Gem, and this coin based on the pics has too many small, but very numerous, hits...
Hard to say for sure because of the crappy pics, but I don't even think this is a genuine coin.
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