Grading these is one area where I can't help but disagree with the TPGs more often than not. Frankly I think they overgrade them. But not so much...
It's a very nice coin. But I think you are much closer to right than the dealer.
To the best of my knowledge, none of them do. Coin Values is as far from reality as the Red Book is - so it wouldn't do you much good if they did....
I'm trying to remember just how many coins a modern press puts out in a minute - I think it's about 750. I know between Denver & Philly they can...
You did :rolleyes: Thanks for posting the right link ;)
That's the one big problem with coin collecting software - the preloaded values. I have to see one that was even close to accurate. Of course that...
I couldn't grade this higher than VF25.
I have seen worse graded as AU58 - I didn't agree with the grade. I'd say XF45 for this one.
What you have there is a group of coins struck with a grease filled die. They are not uncommon. And it's not unusual at all to find several in the...
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I agree, this is a magician's coin. But to answer your question - yes such coins are possible. Genuine examples of what that coin looks like do...
Kras could be correct. But you can find out for sure by weighing the coin. If the weight is correct, it's not an altered coin.
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Sorry CT - I too believe that one has been polished. Here's what DMPL should look like - CLICK HERE
The key comment is - "what I used to do...." if you write to him and ask he'll tell you he doesn't do it anymore. And he won't recommend you do it...
If that's what you want, I would recommend you only buy an example that has been slabbed by one of the top 4. Or else buy it from a dealer that...
As a general rule, if a bar of bullion has a recognized company's named on it like Engelhard, then the bar is legit. It doesn't matter when it was...
I haven't said Welcome to the Forum yet rlowe - sorry 'bout that, but now I have ;) Anyway, if you are interested in collecting rolls try...
As you know Speedy I agree with your comments. But there is a danger in saying that if you don't qualify your statement about being able to find...
This is what I saw in the first pic - [IMG] The other pics don't show a thing in that area. Gradewise, it's hard to say based on the pics...
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