1989-90ish
The color is attractive, but too bad about the spot on the coat and the print on the reverse. Grade is no worse than PR64. Hard to differentiate...
Copper spots on gold indicate original surfaces, as there is copper in the alloy. They are not grade-limiting until they adversely affect...
Your best bet will probably be at a larger show, where there are plenty of such coins to choose from. They tend not to show up in reputable...
Probably the best exhibits in the US are the Smithsonian and ANA museums. The Shanghai Museum (上海博物馆) has a large display of the history of...
Belgian 5 francs. Obsolete since introduction of the euro. Face value at the time of the switchover to the euro was equivalent to about $0.14
I think he was referring to the slabbed 1886. The raw 1886 looks fine. I assume the light blue stuff is a reflection from somewhere. The raw...
1777 Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel 6 Mariengroschen XF45. 1/0 at PCGS. [img]
There are far worse places that gouge could be. I'd say it would probably grade, but not a sure thing.
Sounds like 27 to me.
Moreover, the particular location for the crack you cite - top of peripheral lettering on the reverse - is probably the most common place for die...
PCGS PR65 [img]
TPGs are going to need to use thicker slabs for these....
There you have it. Send a quick courtesy note to the original buyer letting him know your findings.
When bringing in coins from the cold, allow the package containing them (bubble mailer, 2x2, air-tite, flip, tube, box, etc.) to reach room...
Correct. The 50c bounty for cracked out tags goes way back. PCGS used to send out checks for them.
Looks like an AU58 from the pictures.
Cool! A personalized beer tap handle! :)
Not sure why the @BooksB4Coins post was so hard to understand, but I am sure it's not worth explaining again.
Sell it and find a 58 Proof Franklin that's attractive. I don't think those spots are coming off without a fight or without leaving scars behind.
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