I have no idea what you are talking about. I see no oval shaped area anywhere in idividual posts or threads. You must be using a different browser...
Don't know that I would agree with that. Will agree that it has been much more common in the past 10 years. But Chinese fakes have been around for...
I vote we kill him :D
I think that means you would do better to purchase your coins elsewhere.
Get a pair of jeans, put 1 coin in the pocket - no more. Run the jeans through the washing machine as normal. You'll see ;)
I agree.
I really don't understand what it is that you did so I cannot tell you how to fix it. But I can tell you that the problem is on your end and not...
No, it doesn't. Salt water does not corrode gold coins. And given the weight, I would say that confirms it is a fake. This coin for example was...
If that is correct Bruce then no it is not a scratch. But the coin has definitey been harshly cleaned as you can see yourself. As for VAMs, I...
There are a great many cases where coins graded MS65 are considered widgets. And more than a few in MS66.
Of course, and many times that is the reason for an AU grade. But to the trained eye wear from circulation has a different look than cabinet rub....
Sounds like you are describing milk spots. They often develop on commems and bullion coins. There is nothing that will remove them and yes they do...
Based solely on the pics I would say that is a cast fake. Devices and legends are soft and mushy, looks to be plenty of casting bubbles and the...
rarely will coins purchased directly from the mint grade lower than MS65. There are exceptions of course. On the other side of the coin it is also...
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You can try this one - Variety Nickels.com - owned and operated by our own Speedy ;)
Don't know of any on the web right off, but there are books on the subject. Q. David Bowers has written a couple if memory serves. Coin...
That depends. There are some collectors who absolutely love coins with die cracks and will pay small premiums for them. And in some instances, a...
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Replacement or buying it back are virtually the same thing. But they know that most collectors would rather have a replacement than the money. So...
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