To tell if a mark is raised or incuse in a coin pic - look for a shadow. If the shadow is on the side opposite the light the mark is raised. If...
I looked at the pics before reading the thread, took about 3 seconds and the first thought that came to mind was altered surfaces. The pics that...
Mark there are a great many dealers out there that couldn't identify a fake coin if it slapped 'em in the face. Of all the fakes out there, I...
My gut tells me this coin is a fake. The denticles are wrong - way too pointed. Those do not look like any chopmark I have ever seen and I know of...
In that condition that's about all.
Then you don't pay very close attention because there have been countless times when I have tired of beating on the horse to no avail and just...
Because I think the darkening on the fasces, the bands, the axe and some of the leaves is all due to light wear. And that's too much wear to...
I could go on and on and explain why this wouldn't work or that wouldn't work but it wouldn't do any good. Instead I'll just give up trying and...
OK, help me out here. What mint do you think issued this coin ? I can't find any with the pillar & waves designs and cross potent from the time...
Howdy ZoSo - Welcome to the Forum !! It is a set put out by a private company and any value would be determined by the amount of silver, if...
Beyond what I have already said there really isn't anything else I can say.
Especially not when they are really AU.
OK, how 'bout this for why. Because just like there are those who argue that the grading methodology should be changed to be the same for an...
There is nothing that I am aware of that could cause the kind of flaking these coins exhibit - except plating.
No, I have cropped and enlarged several pics of the obv & rev. There are many raised bumps and what look like tool marks that I have circled....
Beautiful coin ! But I would have to say AU55. There are a couple of areas that have not been mentioned as a sign of wear. And it is these areas...
Bah Humbug ! :D
Think you'll find that a lot of folks will not respond to this type of question. But I don't mind answering. Most I ever paid was $4000.
I have no doubt that there is someone responsible for retail sales policy in their store. But it's not Bowers. His role is one of researcher and...
It's not ignored Ruben, quality of strike has always played a part. But quality of strike is just not considered to be the most important part.
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