actually, mr. purcell is a well known connoisseur of early us bust halves. he, along with several other bust half nuts are bidding. ...it will be...
http://www.premiumnumismatics.com/default.tpl?action=full&cart=11981288368907147&--eqskudatarq=2199444001 note seller's description...i only...
these pieces can be authenticated using the same methods/diagnostics one authenticates contemporary counter-stamps/marks and chopmarks.
i was not familiar with slave tags prior to the previous post. i just read a short article on their significance. apparently all known, genuine...
semantics...thanks for the insightful thread...let's keep this scholarly piece of work at the top of the page.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Engraved-Capped-Bust-Liberty-Half-Dollar-NR_W0QQitemZ260194005065QQihZ016QQcategoryZ136QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
ebay, of course, where else does one buy coins.
is this thing real or have i been fooled by another cast counterfeit. [IMG] [IMG]
welcome mr. feld. nope, no sarcasm or defensiveness on my part...just an honest question/opinion. thanks for you reply.
dentil count may be used to detirmine whether or not this piece is a presentation piece[proof] or a business strike.
http://sampleslabs.com/pci.html
have you done a dentil count yet?
maybe you should find a more efficient selling venue.
why would one want ebay/paypal/shipping fees to cut into the already small profit margin of bullion ag/cu. one would be better off taking them to...
you don't need a "legitimate" name to make money[be successful]. all a coin slabbing or certification service has to do to make money, whether...
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the above attribution is wrong this is not the 99/98 but, it is a b-8 1799 normal date w/ 1 and 7 tilted to the right and both 9s are tilted to...
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