The areas I was looking at have been enlarged, brightened, and circled or marked with arrows. The fine sratches and pock-like marks are fairly...
Post the other side of the coin.
Pawn shops, flea markets, yard sales, swap meets - all of them are probably the very worst place there is to buy coins. They are notorius for...
For purposes of authenticity, NGC, PCGS, ANACS and ICG are all trustyworthy. That said, there have been isolated examples of even them slabbing...
Well I'll tell ya what Charmy, I wouldn't ever post a link to that list for obvious reasons. However, if you feel ambitious why don't you...
It looks as if the coin has something on it - all those bumps - and that is what is causing the toning in that color. I suspect environmental...
So invent your own and become rich and famous ;)
No.
Short version - yes. Without seeing them best guess is they are what is known as carbon spots. But they could be almost anything.
I'll be danged Charmy, you're right :o Coulda swore I had this one linked in there - LINGO As for adding you - that's on the list to do with...
Somehow I knew that :secret:
It's listed right under the Support and Feedback section - it's called Testing.
I paid $1250 for the coin. But like I said, 2 examples known. What does a US coin of that rarity sell for ?
Every mint that has ever been since the beginning of time charges seniorage. That is how they can afford to operate. In other words, they sell...
Good point, I stand corrected. It is their coin holders I am thinking of. Guess that brings me back to my original comment - get rid of the albums.
I would also agree that prices can vary from one country to another for coins that are not from that country. Here in the US, world coinage is...
Guess, then I'll tell you.
Carl - links to numismatic lingo pages have been posted in the Numismatic Resources section since I first created it.
Could be Carl, all I know is it happens.
It's because age has nothing to do with the value of a coin. There are plenty of ancient coins, 2000 years old or older, that are worth less than...
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