Howdy Bob - Welcome to the Forum !! We have a member here who specializes in Japanese coins, he'll be able to offer more info when he stops by....
I tried that too - slightly different wording though. Then I searched the Chard site directly - can't figure why I couldn't find it there...
I would say you assume correctly. I would assume it was to remove toning. If it had not been done, I'd say MS64/65.
Fact of the matter is we don't know the answer. Another fact is that these kind of discussions have no place here - so discussion is ended. If...
It seems that every time I answer a question like this people get mad at me because of my response. But in all honesty I can answer it in no other...
I can remember back in 1960 the very first thing my grandfather told me about collecting coins was - "don't ever clean a coin". Of course my...
According to the ANA grading guide these grades do exist. Why do you think they don't ? They are as follows - AG3 - G4 - VG8 - F12 - VF20 - VF30 -...
The toning on one coin will not affect the other coins. The toning is caused by the metal's reaction with the elements in the air and how the set...
I have read of these being counterfeited but that's about all I can offer. But this line you speak of - does go around the entire coin...
Looks like a capped die error to me. But I wouldn't grade it MS as it has apparent wear. Certainly worth having it looked at though as these are...
I searched all over and couldn't find it :o Oh well, all that it matters is that it was found. That should pretty much answer the questions....
Air-Tites are not air tight. There is little difference between them and the holders the mint uses in that regard.
I checked Chard - they don't offer any such set. They do have 1 or two coins struck in gold but no set. And the largest set they have for 2002 is...
If Dan bought it then it's certainly genuine and I'm sure you got a fair price. It also shows why a coin needs to be seen in person to know for...
It's a beauty ;) Price is about right - grade might be too but as you say the pics are not the best. I'd say it's at least XF. If it were me I'd...
If it does exist - it's not listed in Krause.
The first thing I would suggest is that you weigh and measure the coin. Diameter should not change much, but weight will be less than normal due...
Howdy coindude - Welcome to the Forum !! They minted 2.5 million of them, even in unc condition it's only worth a few dollars.
It's the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee - one of two groups that review and advise the Secretary of the Treasury as to which designs will be...
If they did I haven't heard of it. Perhaps one our British members will have more info.
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