Well Roy if both sides are level - then I would agree 100% that it is damage.
I'm not saying that at all - my thought is that the striations are the result of a worn die and die polishing.
I considered that this was after mint damage - but are you missing the obvious ? Take a look at that pic again. It certainly appears to me that...
The prices are higher for the 3" when buying from the mint because it cost more to make big than it does to make small. Also - the 3" medals are...
Almost, if not impossible. Opening a slab would destroy the hologram - that's why they say they are tamper-proof. Sounds to me like you just...
If you're wondering about potential profits - I'd quit wondering and move on. They can be neat collectibles for those who like them. And for some...
Now that circle is interesting - never seen anything like it. Whatever it is or whatever caused it - it certainly appears that it was present on...
I'd agree with you about the half ;) As for the cent - the pics are bit to say for sure. ( I have the same problems with copper pics :( ) But...
Then it would be a demi teston if genuine - but it does seem a bit heavy. It should weigh about 4 gm. Earlier dated coins were a bit heavier...
Howdy efiminister - Welcome to the Forum !! If you can - please post a pic of both sides of the coin. There were a great many copies made...
I'd say you already HAVE started Maynard ;) I can't think of a better first coin than the one you have pictured. It may not be worth $$$$ - but...
DOH !!! - trying to do 3 things at once again. One of these days I gotta actually slow down and read the question I guess :rolleyes:
It depends - sometimes it may make it look like the luster is broken because of the way the striations reflect the light since they are deeper...
Howdy lostboy - Welcome to the Forum !! What you are describing sounds like a souvenir commemorative struck by a private mint. It's not really...
Without seeing it in person I can't say I'm 100% certain - but I don't think anything is going on with it. It appears that it was struck with a...
Now let's get the Spanish cob. I don't know cobs as well as I do the later milled coinage, but I'll tell you what I can. The obverse of the coin...
Howdy kunst - Welcome to the Forum !! First of all I need to ask you to try and weigh & measure the diameter of the French coin. I believe it...
When it comes to the modern coins - ICG tends to be more liberal with the 70 grades than the other top 3. But with older coins - they are fairly...
But California has been around since the 1500's ;)
Congrats on the 70 !! I'd be more than happy to help you out - drop me an email ;)
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