You might not like what gets left behind if VerdiCare takes off all the verdigris, but at least it won't deteriorate further. With that much...
My first thought as well.
Ridiculous. I'd be perfectly happy with MS67!
I like this coin for multiple reasons. :) First, who doesn't love a big, 32-mm coin? Second, Antoninus Pius conducted no major military...
I think that's because most people learn about doubled dies from pictures. It's so much more obvious when you see a real doubled die.
13 proofs and no silver in 2 boxes does seem unusual.
I think it's on the stand, but the camera is oddly misaimed. You could probably send it back in to have them re-shoot it if you wanted.
I don't think beginning collectors should be running out and buying key date coins necessarily. They definitely shouldn't go out and buy key...
65 maybe. No FS. I see a couple of dings in prime focal areas, but that's actually all I see besides a couple very minor marks. I'm assuming the...
Do you see any specific signs it's a fake? I'm not about to try and identify the VAM from the rather small image, but I don't see any sign of it...
If it's from Europe, it might very well be cleaned. I've heard they have different standards there and sometimes will not mention a light...
I was going to say detached lamination! You ended it too early lol. :)
Two ideas I have are to use decals (put them on the bottom sheet of acrylic to minimize damage during normal handling), or engraving and inking...
Hard to say. Is this a raw coin? The surfaces look completely lifeless, and I wouldn't be surprised if it was cleaned (though it's too hard to...
If you ever see Dr. Eugene Bruder at a show, you should ask to see his 1919 SLQ. It used to reside in a PCGS or NGC MS something FH holder, but...
I voted SLQ because it's a beautiful coin and a set you'll likely be able to put together. I'm not even sure an 1847 Seated quarter set is even...
I'm going with 65 as well. Looks like you could signal neighboring villages with that luster. :)
That necklace and brooch make me sad. Why ruin 20+ nice gold coins that way? :( That said, I like the Mercury dime. I'd like to see the reverse.
Would you be buying it primarily for its silver value? If so, avoid 1/2 oz coins entirely. The premium over spot on these is almost twice what...
If you're looking to do the full set in a somewhat uniform grade, take a look at 1921 P/D/S and the 1916-17 P/D/S first and decide if you're...
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