Value wise - 85% number of lots - 89%
I would say that coin was completely covered with PVC at one time and then somebody tried to clean it off. They did not do a very good job. It...
Yes, forums like this are an excellent resource. But there is a problem with researching information soley on the internet and not making use of...
It really isn't hard at all with the right tools.
Guys, you are nisreading my comment - - was made merely for the purpose of illustration. I was merely saying that coins that have been washed...
That strike-through, if it is one, would have way more impact on the coin than any VAM characteristic.
There's a bunch ! This Google search will provide more than you ever want. Coin Auctions But I would be sure to include Stack's, Bowers &...
Check 3 places kanga, Ken Potter's, Mike Byers and the Heritage web sites. If there is another out there, you'll likely find it there.
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Probably written by a whippersnapper :D
Given it is an '81-S I doubt the grade would change. I too would go with 63. As for what is going on at 9 o'clock, looks like it might be a...
There is plenty that can be seen on the reverse as well. The eagle's head, the wings, leg and branches. I based my estimate what can be seen, not...
Nice ducat :thumb: It was a denier issued in Norway with the date 1234. You can find out a lot more about it and other medieval coins here -...
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I agree about it being stained, it has the look of a metal detector find. I would say the coin has VF details and light corrosion.
Thank you, at least somebody is actually reading the posts. Don't know how I could have spelled it out any plainer. And Ben, you should know...
Actually ebay is not a good source for accurate pricing. There are far too many buyers on ebay buying things that they have no idea what the real...
Are you including realized prices from the Auction Houses or just the stuff from interent auctions ? It is a lot of work to do this, but...
Sounds like the coin has been counterstamped. It is not an error.
No, damage only accurs after striking. Planchet defects are there before the coin is struck. Yes, both affect grading. But a coin with a...
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