For the most part - this is an excellent article. However, as I have previously stated I do not agree with the comments found in the next to last...
The coin could even be Unc - and you'd still double your money. That's what is sad.
The seller likely knows exactly what he is doing - and I imagine the bidders do too. For with that card - you could take a $200 GSA coin, remove...
Proof coins of the 1863 10 lire have been reported but not confirmed - and I looked in all my books, including the one satootoko suggested. But...
You are correct - it isn't very good. But that's not really the point in this case. They are noting that the coin does have MS details - but that...
The one on the left - it has more eye appeal to me.
I can remember buying coins at Woolworths myself. Even JC Penny had coins for sale in those days :D
It was not uncommon for many coins to have inscriptions or designs on the edge of the coin. But it is seldom done today.
Nope - no joke ;) As for the other coin, my explanation covers that one too. The dark crescents are the result of what is known as bag...
I would not remove the coin from that slab. And even if you did decide to remove - DO NOT attempt to clean it - in acetone or otherwise. When I...
I'll make it unanimous - 63 ;)
The Gold American Eagles are different - they are 91.6% gold, 3% silver and 5.33% copper. Perhaps that is what you read about.
Am pretty sure New Zealand does as well ;)
As requested - Spink ;)
I'd agree that the coin has likely been wiped & or polished to remove the toning. But you get scratches just like the ones you see on that coin...
No - I noticed alright. I just never said anything about it until now :p
There are so many different variables with all of the submission tiers and the value of the coin - that about the only way to know is to go look...
What else is in this kit ? Whatever it is - it's a pretty safe bet the other contents are worth more than the coins.
You can't. In the first place, it is estimated that 80 - 90% of all Morgan dollars have been dipped at one time or another. What you can be...
If I had to guess - peach juice.
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