OK Frank - now tell me how the grease can flow at right angles to itself ? And the circled area is the only place where the orange peel effect...
Yeah, a strike-through. I thought of that. But a hairnet or piece of cloth would have the crosshatched pattern all over and would only be on 1...
The copper isn't rolled at all. Think what a roll of coin strip looks like. It's XX inches wide and a big roll XXX feet long and then sent through...
There is only 1 thing - doing your own research and checking realized auction prices.
Not unless you want to count the coin mags and forums like this one. Otherwise it is pretty much being ignored.
You're right I am looking for things that are not in both pics. And I absolutely agree that pics can hide things. But hiding raised metal like at...
Lot's of possibilities Toad, but I think you're reaching. Die polishing seems to make the most sense and be the most likely cause.
There are those who will not buy them without the COA. To others it doesn't really matter. But just about anybody is going to expect a reduced...
Howdy Nick - Welcome to the Forum !! Typically the coins sell for a bit more than bullion value as they are quite common, even in higher...
Howdy Matt - Welcome to the Forum !! Post a pic if you can.
Raw means coins not slabbed by a reputable TPG.
All depends on whether or not his wife reads that comment he made :whistle:
I see your point, but explain the right angle crosshatching. Strip is only rolled 1 direction.
Boy they sure look different to me. Second pic is the Heritage coin.
You guys made me take a closer look. I'll agree they are not flow lines, but will still say they it's a worn out die as that what causes the...
Fair enough, I just want to know how they managed to hide that scratch in the Legend pics.
Roller dies looked like this -
It was a common way of testing the coin when the person receiving it suspected it of being fake for some reason - often being too light in weight....
You may find this one useful too - Maria Theresia Talers
Depends, often the hallmark is all you need - assuming it is from a well known company. About the only way without checking specific gravity would...
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