I think it's both. I'd say the reddish/brownish color is older natural toning, and that the greenish/turquoise color is much more recent...
Doubt it will have any impact in that regard at all. As for Stacks, in years past what they were selling directly, meaning not at auction but...
Ummmm - not exactly. For example, would you say I have an educated opinion ? I certainly think so. I also think you have an educated opinion. So...
Reason enough to never deal with them again IMO.
I haven't visited this thread in a while, not sure why I did today. And will probably wish I hadn't done this an hour from now, but what the heck....
No, a Reverse Proof is a true Proof. The only difference is that on a Reverse Proof - the devices & legends are mirrored instead of the fields,...
I'm all for it Mike, but it usually takes a lifetime to do that. So while you are doing that, only buy from trusted and respected dealers ;)
There are several differences between any Proof Like coin and a Proof coin. With Proofs the dies are polished to a much finer degree, the...
Not only would they likely take it back, they have to take it back, they have no choice in the matter - it's the law. And there is no time limit....
quarter-back - There is a much simpler solution for collectors, one that has always existed for raw coins and slabbed coins both. Only buy your...
No it's exactly the same company, but the link I posted was to one of their old auctions, I merely used it as an example. The link you just posted...
Hairlines do not necessarily indicate a harsh cleaning, especially on Proofs. Because of their mirrored surfaces Proofs are very susceptible to...
Yes there are, but I am assuming that Matt didn't expand or explain that because doing so just helps the counterfeiters figure out what they did...
If these are the guys you're talking about - http://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/26873/page1?rows=20 - they sure look to be NGC and PCGS...
Appreciate it Siggi, but I'm afraid my traveling days are over. Even a 2 hr drive is exceeding my limits these days.
I have no idea what that question means.
Boy it does have a lot of them ! Has a weird look to it too (besides the tool marks).
Toning has reached the terminal stage in my opinion and I would have waited for a better example. But it's definitely not a common coin.
Congrats Siggi ! Great looking shop !
No I wasn't mad at all, not in the least. You asked what I took to be an honest question and I responded with an honest answer.
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