Howdy zeeman - Welcome to the Forum !! VG and Unc are grades - it describes the condition of the coin. VG stands for Very Good and Unc for...
We've one or two around here, they just don't visit every day. Give it a day or so and you'll likely get an answer ;)
Howdy Sharon - Welcome to the Forum !! I believe what you have is a mint token, not a coin. Typically they were issued in the annual mint sets.
Well I'll agree - when dealing with mathematics, computers do produce exact numbers - except when they don't of course. No I'm not being funny -...
ROTFL !! Only you, Michael, could come up with that ;)
Yup - lots of times. I can understand and accept lightening or darkening a pic to a degree. But when you change the saturation, apply a mask,...
To the best of my knowledge only one of the top 4 grading companies will authenticate ancients - ICG. You can read more about them - HERE
Look at it with a loupe - can you see a difference in the surface of the metal at the line that breaks the grey from the copper ?
Midas let me ask you a question - do you or don't you agree that not all MS64 graded coins are equal ? Forget about computer grading for a minute...
If it were me I would be more worried about the flips you got the coins in than I would the storage boxes. Most dealers use the PVC flips because...
Most experienced collectors already know the answer to this question, but it never hurts to discuss it for those who don't. T read a bit about...
The ANA will be holding Grading and Counterfeit Detection seminars on the east coast later this month. Typically these seminars are held in the...
It's still standing, but it is damaged. Click Here to read more.
:eek: :eek: NOS ya gotta warn me if you're gonna make a comment like that :D
Howdy festx - Welcome to the Forum !! Looks like post strike damage to me.
If you do wish to send it in - you may wish to start by emailing pics of the coin. You can try contacting CONECA - Click Here Or you can contact...
No not really - there was a time when coins were graded by each side and given grades like EF/VF. Some collectors still do this. But it was found...
Wanna bet the real date is 1953 ?? Post the pic if you can - sounds like you have an altered coin.
Now, now linc - if you're gonna post an answer like that be sure to use the smiley. Ya gotta let folks know when you're jokin ;)
The Peru 8 reales is worth about $30 - the Mexico 8 reales about $12.
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