I would agree - there are an awful lot of dealers out there who think they know what they are doing but do not when it comes to authenticating or...
banny - NCS is a conservation service, primarily they should be used when you have coins with unsightly toning or dirt on them but are...
The current spot price plays a part yes, but it should not be used to calculate the going rate for $1,000 face value bags of 90% silver coinage....
As I'm sure you know, values are largely dependent upon condition for any coin. But there is more that plays a part as well. When checking...
Speedy might, he's done some research on just that thing.
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Since beauty is in the eye of the beholder - a matter of personal taste - there is no way to answer such a question except as a matter of personal...
The coin definitely shows signs of corrosion, it could easily be the result of verdigris - very common on copper coins. As for price - not a clue....
There are no hard and fast rules - you might find an MS67 coin in a bag, but the odds of doing so are certainly against it. But yes, even with all...
I don't know enough about colonials to say if it is genuine or not - but I know a polished coin when I see one. That's explains the smooth and...
You don't need someone form the mint to explain it - just think about the manufacturing process. Coins go through the presses at a rate of speed...
Howdy banny - Welcome to the Forum !! Your story is unfortunately one we hear all too often - so you are not alone in that. There are countless...
I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you :rolleyes: The '82 sets frequently sell for $30 - $40 and I've seen the '83 sets sell for over $100....
From an original mint set I'd wager - nice coin !!
I'll go with 64 ;)
I'm afraid those spots are there forever - they cannot be removed. At least not without causing some severe damage to the coin. Your only choice...
In this case he is though, that one's documented ;)
As has been suggested - please post a larger pic of the whole coin. But if I understand your description correctly, and from what little I can...
It's not an overstrike or the areas in question would be raised not incuse. The only thing that makes sense would be a die clash. But I find it...
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