Cast counterfeit coins often have surface bubbles from the casting process. Their presence on a coin would be a tell tale sign but I would need...
Would it change your change your mind if I said I was? Let's try it this way, try to explain how a coin like this would be made at the mint....
I think it involves being entombed in plastic...
No, just damaged.
No worries, we all started off with no knowledge. So on the dime, think through the minting process. Everything on the coin that is raised, like...
What a great heirloom, and very nice for the type! In some sense it's actually better that it's not a high value, no reason to ever sell it
Nice honest wear with original surfaces, I like it! Honestly, for the trade off, I will take original surface over technical wear grade all day long.
The shield cent is PMD. We don't mind answering questions, but it's also import to learn. Think about the shield cent, what would cause a coin...
Your response to books is what i was talking about. I'll be direct, the way he comes across can be off putting, but his advice is solid. Stick...
To kellymm and Monster; Here's the thing, everyone that has replied to you in this thread has been on this board posting and interacting with one...
I actually participate in martial arts, the Dojo enforces a strict Yes Sir/Ma'am honorific when addressing the Sensai. Due to this training, it...
Monster is also a female, sir. :)
Strike doubling.
Had to do a double take on that one, I use to own this I later sold to Tom Deck, his photo: [ATTACH]...
Sheldon just says die damage.
Post mint damage. Someone used a punch to move the metal and create that face. Google 'Pop out coin' and you will see a lot. Some may have...
S71 yes? Those die scratches on the eye! S71s are actually very hard to find nice, most have serious problems.
I think that first number is low by at least 2 order of magnitude.
No, cast fake, or souvenir piece.
Seeing as how I crack every coin out of the holders, no the holder does not add value.
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