Yes, but the grade of the coin is not G4 - don't misunderstand that part.
To arrive at a net grade you first have to determine the grade of the coin as if the damage or problem was not there. Then you discount the grade...
Ryan - whenever you see that greenish, bluish stuff on a copper coin, like on the shield of this one, you should pass on the coin. It's corrosion...
I would never recommend using it all, but you asked a question so I answered it.
That'll be enough gentlemen.
No it wouldn't. Citing the source of the material is not the same as having permission to use it if the material is used verbatim. But as long...
It would be a G4 at best and with the damage a PO-1.
Ryan - the rims can only be so tall. The reason for that is because the rims are formed by the collar when the coin is struck. The collar looks a...
There is nothing to indicate that coin die was re-punched. It very well may have been done when the die was first made. And if you can't find...
Nic-A-Date works on any coin and it will bring out any legend, mint mark or part of the devices that have been worn away. People only associate...
I guess the point I was trying to make is that the angled pics do not make it look more real. The most obvious clue that the coin is fake is the...
Good, it may well be that the person you bought it from has no idea how to even begin to tell if it is a genuine coin - few do.
I don't see anything in any of the pics that would make me think it was genuine.
Higher than they should be ? Odds are they are just as high as they should be, just well struck examples. It is possible though that they were...
Yes.
You need to send him the coin, not pictures. If you still want his contact info I'll send it by PM. No he doesn't slab them. His name is Dan...
Conspicuously posted in the first place most new members generally stop and make a post, the - Introductions section
No it's not re-engraving. Back then many parts of the devices on a coin die, particularly the legends and date, were punched into each individual...
Go read them and see.
I would agree hontonai. But shipwreck certificates are somewhat notorious. I could print them up all day long at home. The reason I say they are...
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