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It's a hand magnifier used for examining coins. I recommend a Hastings triplet.
Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I [am] the LORD your God. - Leviticus 19:31
I would run. Fast. Don't mess with that Ouija board stuff. Good way to invite bad spirits into your life, your home, etc.
I see less rub on the wheat stalk, however, I think this was likely an AU coin that was replated. The reason I say this is the fields are dull and...
Look at the bust of Lincoln and the left wheat stalk. Both show considerable "rub".
Yes. Dipping and replating is a common alteration on 1943 cents to pass them off as higher grade examples.
If it were that lustrous and original, the fields would have "flow lines" in the fields (from the metal being squeezed into the die crevices), and...
I love it. Problem free, smooth, and perfectly highlighted! You got a good deal with that one.
O that men's ears should be to counsel deaf but not to flattery!
It's not a lot of money you spent, and if the purchases made you happy, then that's what really matters. However, I would examine anything else...
That is picture perfect. I don't think you could get a better Seated Quarter CircCam, AND she's Carson City! Oh, the stories she'd tell.
Shrews- where did you buy these?
This is not a series I'm familiar with. However, it does look like a 63 to me. The roughness of the cheek I feel would prevent 64.
Yeah, I find some of America's choices of historical people put on coins somewhat disgusting. The likes of Lincoln, Roosevelt, Kennedy, and...
The twenties saw a lot of weak strikes in all coins, especially buffalo nickels.
When did you send it in? Or when was it sent in? I think this rumor about PCGS tightening their standards is really true.
I'm all for this! :hilarious:
The one Jason was bidding on? I don't think that was polished......
'Fool! Don't you see now that I could have poisoned you a hundred times had I been able to live without you.'
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