Precisely. The obv image showing a smaller part of the face/neck is much more revealing of the marks. Also note small spot on rim under 16 of date.
A very nice job capturing both color and luster.
That's an excellent point, I had noticed that on the real ones there is a bit more of a leg remnant, usually on the fakes the hoof looks cleanly...
I probably don't have to tell anyone this, but please, only buy $3 and $1 gold properly certified, as fakes abound! (could be extended to all US...
I think it's a neat coin. What I really like, is that there is a lot of 'dirt' in the devices, so I don't think it's been subjected to cleaning,...
Just my opinion, but if you carefully study the random scars, spots, marks, etc, you will conclude it is the same coin. It appears to have been...
To me, it looks VF, cleaned with a couple of significant dings-- $5-$6?
That's a pretty amazing find! Welcome to the forum.
When I use acetone- which isn't often- it's always in a well ventilated area, away from flames, and I cover the dish and recap the can immediately.
I bought the book (by Bowers) recently, and it is useful, with a lot of information beyond grading.Photos are decent. The ANA guide is my...
Did you order the coin from Asia? Fake PCGS slabs show up there from time to time, usually containing fake early US coins.
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