Actually, "old" is a relative term but still applicable. It's not so much the chronological aspects of it as it is the changes in grading...
That sounds about right, 2000 or so. The little square holograms were earlier I believe. Meanwhile, I may need to get a VAM book. I specialize...
Here's a shot of the hologram on the holder. Doesn't precisely date the coin, but obviously old enough that maybe VAM coins weren't part of the...
WoW(!) No kidding? Had no idea! I paid $120 from a pawn shop the other day, something about the coin looked unusual, couldn't quite put my...
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[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] 1908 Austria 20 Corona, 60th Anniversary of Reign. NGC MS64. A rather generous grade in my opinion, but a nearly...
Lacquer in all probability. Yes, would be a cool coin in silver, but if they were all worn as are most of the nickel examples finding a nice one...
Interesting in that the portraits still have a discernible shadow even with multiple light sources.
Super looking medal.
Was only a matter of time before Kim Kardashian ended-up on a coin.
Buy low sell high! Terrific design on the reverse of the Dominican piece, the wide band of field along the rim with the oversized legends gives...
That's what the authorities in Rome probably said before feeding the die sinker to the lions....lol
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Can get a red gem for about $12 if you look for them. Terrific design in any case.
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5 different monarchs. Worth about $35,000 in MS69 but these have a little more wear. Got them for about twice melt, or $3, at the recent monthly...
Super-freak indeed.
http://us.ebid.net/for-sale/nice-5-coin-type-set-of-british-pennies-5-different-rulers-89274005.htm
It's a slightly abrassive method, but it does work, check out the video...,, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkmBH-MjZF4
Thanks for having a look(!) http://www.ebay.com/itm/190778768030
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