Let's just say that if you see it advertised on TV, in large full page ads in newspapers and magazines - then you probably should not be buying...
My guess would be yes it is cast. There are 3 things that are typical diagnostics for cast coins. 1 - signs of a seam along the edge someplace. 2...
I doubt it, normal coin shops sell them.
Dick I've seen so many strange things in my life I gotta say just about anything is possible. But to me it's more a matter of probability than...
I agree, that's all it is.
It's not weird, it's normal. It's because people who buy those coins really know nothing about them. But they think that just because a coin is...
Kinda hate to say it, but looks like a 58 to me.
If NGC called that FB I'd be way surprised ! I'll guess you paid $60.
Lowest permissible weight is 26.8646 grams. So there is a good chance the coin is fake. Now that is not a definitive answer for a couple of...
Yes it could. But only a fraction of what it would be worth if genuine.
Now Mike, would I mess with you ? :rolleyes: Joking aside, no I am not messing with you. Just posting a coin and going along with the intent of...
Uhhh, yes there is. Even 10 years ago they had a minimum consignment value of $1,000; today it is $5,000 I believe.
Doesn't really sound like anything new to me, numismatist have known for decades that toning on a coin protects that coin from from different or...
What should I comment about ? Care to elaborate ? You seem to be contradicting yourself - or do I misunderstand ?
I started a new one for you. But it's easy to do. When you click on any section like US Coins at the top left of the page you will see a button...
One I used to own -
Bought it about 2005 - maybe late '04.
Now here's some pics taken after 43 days. The toning is considerably more advanced. But still no lines. But look at how the area hit with the...
OK - here's some pics taken after just 3 days. But notice how much toning has happened in just that short time.
You do realize that when that coin was minted they were placed into the screw press 1 planchet at a time, by hand. Do you really think they would...
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