The green stuff appears to be verdigris and yes it will destroy the coins. It has already done enough damage that they are no longer even...
I wouldn't buy from a seller with a feedback rating less than 99.5%. 89.5% wouldn't even get a second look. But that is a personal decision.
LOL !! - Greg I hope ya never change :D
The coin has high XF nearly AU detail, but I do think there are problems with the coin. I think it suffered corrosion, was then cleaned and...
If it has a focus range minimum of 3 ft - that's NOT the one you want. A camera with a good macro feature will allow you to focus at 1/2 inch. The...
I'd go along with the VG. But get the coin weighed on an accurate scale. If it is correct, I'd get it slabbed.
I don't think it is an error. It sounds to me like a spooned coin which is after mint damage.
I gotta go along with Leadfoot - these things are buggers for me to grade :desk: I also have to agree with his grade estimate as I think they...
I'd go along with F15 if it weren't for the graffiti.
Trends used to be the title of the price guide issued once a month by Coin World. It is now called Coin Values. But Trends is also a generic name...
Based on your description, you have a milled edge coin.
That is the legend yes, but I'm not so sure it is true. It has long been my belief that the $ comes directly from the Potosi mint mark. Even a...
Yeah, they issued gold - but not with that design. They are called escudos and come in various denominations from 1/2 to 8 escudos. THIS is what...
Dunno about Greysheet, but they are selling for about $1500 if graded.
It could be, PVC turns dark if it's left alone long enough. Post pics if you can and maybe we can help determine if it is.
It's a common date - no special varieties that I know of. The weight is OK. The coin is corroded and looks to be covered in PVC, no doubt the...
Oh that problem is easy to fix - just quit collecting US :D
If they are circulated, that's about it.
If you're talking about direct fit Air-Tites - 1793 half cent, 22mm - all others 23mm.
Only a guess, but I think that coin spent a long time face up in a coin cabinet. I'd say it's AU55 and likely dipped. Good rule of thumb, if...
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