I know it sounds absurd, and that was my reaction, too. I'm not exactly sure what purpose the rubber bands served, but your theory of the coins...
I believe the black streaks were caused by prolonged-contact with rubber bands. I've sold early silver with these same streaks in the past, and...
Depends on the coin... Some coins sell strong in holders. Others not so much.
Of course you tilt the date away from the light :rolleyes: Maybe Marshall can tell you if you have some R-7 or R-8 NC variety :D
It was dug-up by a metal detector
Almost reminds me of those "salt water damaged" coins recovered from the SS Central America shipwreck...
Proofs were struck using the O.106 and O.122 die marriages as well. Here is a quote from Heritage... " There are approximately nine proof 1832...
The coin has obviously circulated heavily. Details at the high points (stars in particular) eventually wear down. Just because it's proof does...
When I plug the cert number of your 1832 half dollar into the PCGS database, this is the result... [ATTACH] So unless some mechanical error...
Incredible :thumb: Don't hear stories like this often. Glad to hear the outcome was favorable for once! :)
The coin was struck centered in the chamber, as intended. It's actually the die that was "off center" ;)
The coin was struck with a mis-aligned obverse die. That's a pretty dramatic one, so it's probably worth $15-$20 :thumb: If it weren't so...
You already responded on page one... No need to reiterate.
Not bad :) The 40 kind of makes up for the "Genuine", or that's how I'd look at it. :D
Strong luster, in no way, is a product of die deterioration. Maybe (in some cases) lack there of, but never would die deterioration result in the...
So, Marshall, what's the estimated value of this piece? I understand a huge factor is the setting in which the coin is sold (be it an auction,...
Looks 64. Nice, round cheek. Definitely not AU
Not worth the time, IMO. Grime or no grime, the lamination doesn't add value to the coin. Some actually feel it's a turn-off and consider it to...
You say he's a dealer out of Maine? Might you be talking about Vest Pocket Coin & Currency?
Very cool! Can't go wrong for $15 :thumb: The first is a curve-clipped planchet, and the second looks like a major detached lamination
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