Almost, if not impossible. Opening a slab would destroy the hologram - that's why they say they are tamper-proof. Sounds to me like you just...
If you're wondering about potential profits - I'd quit wondering and move on. They can be neat collectibles for those who like them. And for some...
Now that circle is interesting - never seen anything like it. Whatever it is or whatever caused it - it certainly appears that it was present on...
I'd agree with you about the half ;) As for the cent - the pics are bit to say for sure. ( I have the same problems with copper pics :( ) But...
Then it would be a demi teston if genuine - but it does seem a bit heavy. It should weigh about 4 gm. Earlier dated coins were a bit heavier...
Howdy efiminister - Welcome to the Forum !! If you can - please post a pic of both sides of the coin. There were a great many copies made...
I'd say you already HAVE started Maynard ;) I can't think of a better first coin than the one you have pictured. It may not be worth $$$$ - but...
DOH !!! - trying to do 3 things at once again. One of these days I gotta actually slow down and read the question I guess :rolleyes:
It depends - sometimes it may make it look like the luster is broken because of the way the striations reflect the light since they are deeper...
Howdy lostboy - Welcome to the Forum !! What you are describing sounds like a souvenir commemorative struck by a private mint. It's not really...
Without seeing it in person I can't say I'm 100% certain - but I don't think anything is going on with it. It appears that it was struck with a...
Now let's get the Spanish cob. I don't know cobs as well as I do the later milled coinage, but I'll tell you what I can. The obverse of the coin...
Howdy kunst - Welcome to the Forum !! First of all I need to ask you to try and weigh & measure the diameter of the French coin. I believe it...
When it comes to the modern coins - ICG tends to be more liberal with the 70 grades than the other top 3. But with older coins - they are fairly...
But California has been around since the 1500's ;)
Congrats on the 70 !! I'd be more than happy to help you out - drop me an email ;)
AirTite makes an album for displaying coins in their holders. You can find the holders and the albums HERE
You can buy AirTites for under 50 cents each.
I have used Heritage and TeleTrade both - many times. I would not hesitate to buy coins from either of them. But I would not buy them via ebay...
Howdy Mint Man - Welcome to the Forum !! Boy you sure went back a ways to find this thread :eek:
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