I agree with this 100%. I can't even see much detail on the coin, much less luster, etc.
Let me get the first, obvious reply out of the way: you should buy the coin, not the slab. Learn to grade, and you'll find there are coins not...
I was going by the surfaces and the verdigris. Silver won't corrode that way, like @John Anthony said. Your edge pic also hints at a seam, but I...
This is hilarious. I'd do this if I didn't work full time. ;) Back on the topic though, machine sorting is the whole reason I didn't pull the...
Fake. It's a cast replica. These are common due to their association with the biblical "30 pieces of silver."
Yeah, die polish and Dan Carr all at once. Maybe it's time to start a thread on slabbing in the Ancients forum. :P
Intercept. Accept no substitute. :)
The only thing I hate about these is that you have to get them directly from DC, because they get really expensive on the secondary market. :)...
Great, honest, solid VF with eye appeal. I like it.
I'd like to see updates in this thread. :) Also, I'm curious about this witches' brew. :)
At minimum, you'd have to pay for a reholder ($12) + variety attribution ($18) + shipping/insurance ($XX).
It's definitely questionable, if not outright AT.
Reed marks happen when the reeded edge of another coin contacts the surface of a coin. I don't see anything that looks like an extra leaf anywhere.
@Scale Artillery: The way you can tell this is a reproduction right off is by the surfaces. It has a porous look and several casting bubbles that...
Not much, just that it isn't made of steel. Best thing to do is get an accurate weight.
I don't know, but it's neat. I'd keep it for curiosity value. After all, it's a buck. :)
I'd go with acetone over olive oil, but that's just me.
You could probably complete it in a reasonably high grade for $7070, but that has nothing to do with it. :)
The picture is of a £50 coin that they are producing. I'm a little disappointed they're not doing a 60p coin.
One quick tip: David Lawrence lists regularly on eBay, but, unless there's a significant discount, you'll always find the coin for less money...
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