Yup - it is.
Just for referrence - the majority of them that I have seen are worth about $50 - $75.
The coin in the auction link posted is a half escudo. Chop marks were used by Chinese merchants and they were placed on coins to signify that they...
They have been trying to sell coins from the "El Cazador" for quite some time. But they've been having very little success. The coins have been...
Go ahead and send the pics - worst he can do is tell you it's nothing.
It resembles finning, only it is occurring on the edge of the coin instead of the rim. It is a puzzler :confused:
Howdy rasputin - Welcome to the Forum !! Posting the same question or comments in multiple sections is not really necessary. You'll get answers...
Try again. But what appears to be coming off ? Are you saying the rim is coming off the coin ?? :confused:
I'm inclined to say lamination, but sure been wrong before.
It's quite simple really, they did it to distinguish the coins from the regular mintage. It was a big deal back in those days and govt. officials...
Not the best pic for determining toning, but it looks like the real deal to me.
I still gotta say, not a single one. That - (and can substantiate) clause is a toughy.
I miss these more often than almost any other, but I'll say 58 on this one.
That depends on what you are calling pit marks. But if it's what I think it is, then yeah - I do. When a counterfeiter uses a genuine coin to make...
I like it - almost as much as forty eleven :D
Then they net graded the coin because of the cleaning.
For all of them, no. But PCGS has certainly been known to do it - and without the customer's permission or knowledge.
I agree about no splits on the serifs, and that has me confused. Because mechanical doubling should produce flat, shelf like doubling - and this...
On the contrary, they might replace it. They would call something like this - "turned in the holder". Their guarantee says they have the option to...
Howdy Jeep - Welcome to the Forum !! I'd say your correct with the attribution. I'd grade the coin at VF25, worth about $35 - $40. :thumb:
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