definite hammer job. You cannot have a nickel size coin/planchet struck with a cent die. (It cannot be done on a larger size coin, only smaller.)
Oops, I forgot that one. Thanks, GDJMSP for keeping me accurate.
Clembo: First, I owe you an apology second: in this instance you are very correct. i just re-read the auction and saw the title: "1875 Twenty...
Acer0001 Welcome to the forum, and toning (silverware tarnishes, coins tone) is natural for all metals.
I always do, and cleaning up a field is how you'll be able to find those gold rings, bracelets, etc. One school yard, I dug a pull tab signal,...
The sad part is that if the seller had only posted one or two pieces he may have gotten away with it-- also if he had used higher grades.
I don't know-- Old Honest Abe wearing a dress?
indianhead That is a v-e-r-y nice Washington!
Frank: That is one really nice strike. Sure it is a Philly, and as such is normally a better strike even in those middle dates. However, very...
shyboi4u welcome to the forum and better luck next time
I would get it re-slabbed. Especially to correct the designation-- proof vs unc.
Better dies, & hubs, more pressure in the strike, same metal.
oh, then nice Au's
so, Speedy, what's the grade?
At best Pr-60.
nah, for eBay I don't think that it is misleading. Most auctions don't give a whole lot of info.
St. Pete
Definitely, the bag distorts it a lot.
Man you are slow! SGS can do over 36,000 per minute, per grader.
urgr8 First, welcome to the forum. Second: I don't think that the coin was harshly cleaned. Just be honest if you sell it. Good luck.
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