LOL ! There can be only one ! It's a loooong story, one I have recounted here several times. Let it suffice to say - I just go by Doug ;)
Somewhat ? It was more expensive than gold, silver or platinum. At the time, even platinum was less expensive than gold, they even used it to...
Ask them if you want a definitive answer. My guess is because there is so much variation in dealer asking prices.
Method for application of the mint mark to Proof coin dies was changed in '85. It didn't change for circulation coinage until '90 & '91 - page 20...
Those dark areas you ask about appear to have depth to them. That indicates it is a foriegn material on the coin. No idea what it is.
It would be most helpful if you would post a pic of the coin.
To an error collector it probably would. To some others the error is a detraction which lowers the value. Chocolate and vanilla.
They were struck with different dies is all. Not unusual.
Sacrilege !! Off with his head :D :D
" There are only two things which are infinite, the universe and human stupidity. And I'm not too sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
One takes NGC's word for it - not the seller's. Just like one takes NGC's word for it that a coin is authentic or is a certain valuable variety or...
So do a search on Heritage for those attribution numbers - you might be surprised what you'll find ;)
The reverse says - Bulwark of Vruheid ( Vruheid is a city ). And yes it's a medal and I do believe it is made of gold. Not sure of the fineness...
Your second pic didn't show up :mad: Please try again. I think what you have is a pattern coin but I need to see it to be sure.
I'd say VF, harshly cleaned, net F on both.
It's my initials ;)
ROTFL !!
What it means Elaine is that there is no price set in stone - the price varies depending on who is selling it. For example, one dealer may offer...
You may have seen them available on the mint's site. But as I said, the determining factor is when the following year's coins go on sale. So,...
The mint strikes the coins to demand as prescribed by law, however any unsold bullion coins from say 2007 must be returned to the mint before the...
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