Probably the same coin, I agree about the carbon spot, also that the photo was doctored.
I believe that the only stupid question is the one that you already know the answer to, but ask it to see the response.
Mark: There was a close up of the coin, and yes, I believe that it was SGS.
with $1,000,000 cash you can take your time and decide on teh coins to buy. So, the answer is really yes & no. Take the cash and buy at leisure.
good luck
Here's the schedule off the ANA site: 2007 Charlotte, NC, March 16-18 Milwaukee, WI, August 8-12 2008 Phoenix, AZ, March 7-9 Baltimore, MD, July...
That is great. But, sadly a common opinion of the value of a cent. I, for one, still pick cents up when I see them on the street.
I would send it back, if they have a replacement. Looks like a problem with the finish. Not a valuable error.
Sure wear your glasses, but the date still has to be visable.
nice coin, probaly AU, but-- the die crack adds nothing.
Definately a silver round, but worth more lately
Actually, it depends upon where the con was found, and the type of soil. I have dug some pieces with color like this, but, there dosen't seem to...
Probably artificial toning. Net an XF value?
Nic-a-date can bring out the date. I used it as a kid and completed most of the Buffalo set. However, that was too easy and caused me to lose...
It is very pretty, but I agree with DJ Coins, it may or may not be natural. Altho, if not, I would like them to work on some of my coins. It is...
I have seen coins in old Wayte Raymond albums that were toned multi-colors like that. Could be okay, but I got a coni back as artificial from the...
Can I metal detect that park with you some time? Great find. Anything else that you found there?
Congratulations. I only wish that it had been me, but you were second on my list.
Some day some of the collectors who are collecting these grade rarities are gong to have a rude awakening. I collect rare and/or scarce dates of...
nice finds, it is always fun to cherry pick some pieces. Good luck and keep at it.
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