Probably because they came from original Mint Sets.
The marks are from a counting/rolling machine - but it was not done at or by the mint. It is done by the private companies like Brinks and Wells...
They are all from Spanish colonies. In order clockwise from the top - 4 reales - likely Mexico City 1 reale - Potosi, Bolivia cut piece -...
This thread did not belong in the Bullion section - so it was moved here.
Don't ya get it ? They aren't gonna "cook" any longer. They have been removed from the oven ! The oven was where ever it was that that...
As always, it depends on the individual coin. Is it CAM or is it DCAM ? Is it a 63 or a 67, or somplace in between ? Prices vary greatly depending...
Maybe. At first glance I would be inclined to agree. But the surface of the coin is pretty grainy, so some minor corrosion has taken place. But...
Thad is correct, it can sometimes turn ugly. But seeing as how I was always a collector of the original sets, I kind of have a bias towrds leaving...
It doesn't matter who the other person was. The only thing that matters is that Stella is new member here who has so far been treated with nothing...
Ya know, I really expected better of you guys. I thought you were better people than that. Guess I was wrong.
What's it gonna take before you guys catch on. Stella is not just another user name for someone from the past. Do you really think we are so...
I don't even see anything that's green. I see some dirt and gunk in a few spots, but that's it.
I rather think you've made your point Stella, now let it go and move on.
OK Stella, my guess they gave it a 63. The coin has spots, uneven color, lacking in eye appeal and not the greatest strike. In other words, an...
Uhhhhhh - maybe because that's not verdigris :whistle:
Sure couldn't hurt. Just make sure you do it the right way.
If he's anything like I was on my 21st, he won't be able to see much for about 3 days :D Happy B-Day ! :high5:
If you can read the text at 2-3 inches away, it's PL.
Are you looking to buy or are you looking to sell ? hard to say based on that comment. There are many reputable dealers, quite a few right here...
Quite likely, yes.
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