Specific gravity measures density. That's different from weight... but is it the same thing in this case? Chemists and physicists help me out...
It is a PCGS G6. I bid on it, but it went beyond my price range. I believe it sold for $950 + 15% buyer's premium.
... and make sure you check for hidden compartments, false bottoms, and mysterious keys and/or maps...
@chrsmat71, nice coin! I might need to upgrade mine sometime soon! ;-) You are correct... I paid about $20 US for it, so I'm glad I didn't get...
Dude, I saw the title before I saw who posted it and thought, "Aw crap, another troll post". ;-) VERY cool! Glad it happened to you and looking...
#3 https://www.cointalk.com/threads/300076/
#2 https://www.cointalk.com/threads/300073/
Thanks, Lord Marcovan! Here's #1: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/300072/
Supposedly metal detected somewhere in Ukraine. I think it is Katherine the Great... Can anyone confirm my suspicions and provide any other...
Pretty sure it's a coin of Sigismund III of Poland (1566 – 1632), so the "95" on the reverse might mean "1595"? Can anyone correct me or confirm...
No pun intended on that last word ;-) They are Japanese, correct? Please forgive my ignorance, but I don't even know which way is up. Can...
@Hommer, have you informed the seller? Inquiring minds want to know.
@IBetASilverDollar, make sure you have a comfortable chair, because it might be a while before you find one that isn't all dinged up ;-)
I've been told that it's an R-5.
Post your guesses here. Not my coin. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I vote fake based on the story and the exquisite condition. Waiting to hear the experts... @jester3681 ?
Hmm. Whenever I see a new member posting questions on "is this an error?", 90% of the time I expect to see post-mint damage. I'm no expert, but...
I never knew that those two things could be referred to as "Lunchboxes" ;-)
I think that vision-impaired people may find them useful...?
"Bison nickel" just sounds wrong ;-) How about "Bovidae 5-cent piece"? And since you pointed out the two different main types of bison, the...
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