That makes much more sense. But what made you think it was copper ?
Doh !! I gotta brush up on my early royal copper :o The mint mark is La Rochelle. Other info was correct.
The surface of the coin makes me think the copper was removed with acid.
As already stated - they are a reliable company.
Gotta love the gold !! Nice coin that ;)
It is a Canadian grading company - ICCS
1829/27 50c - I'm gonna say VF on this one. It has nice even wear, but I think the coin has been cleaned. 1859 25c - This one is high XF in my...
Purrrrrrrty coin ;)
Please don't misunderstand my comments - you can answer all those questions about seller fees, marketing methods, security etc just by visiting...
Howdy rcaacr8617 - Welcome to the Forum !! It sounds like you are not storing the coins properly. The Air-Tite holders are fine, but there's...
I believe the dbl tournois is a 1640, mint best as I can tell is K, Bordeaux or R, Orleans. The engraver was Valence. Value is about $10 - $15....
The others look like they might be from the Byzantine Empire based on the style. If you can post pics of both sides I might be able to look them up.
If by saying that the edges are rounded you are saying it has a rim - that makes it a type II planchet I believe. If memory serves they sell for...
It sounds like you are asking if it is doubled because it was dipped ?? But I'm going to assume that you are asking about the appearance of the...
These sound like they are filled die errors.
Thanks folks - it's been a pleasure :) And yes OldDan - there IS a fishin trip or two in the works ;) 'Sides - he's pretty good at floatin...
Howdy jtwatson - Welcome to the Forum !! Your pics did not attach for whatever reason - if you clicked on Preview - that would explain the...
eBay = bad idea for a coin like this. The harm comes from the fact that any dealer who would be interested in buying this coin has already...
Look long enough and you might find a few gem examples. That's why most folks do it - then they submit them for grading and sell them on ebay.
Lord what an imagination you have !! Ya never cease to amaze me Bill ;)
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