I am no expert, but my vote is that it was dipped to pretty it up for auction, and this is the result.
I always wanted one of those. Can I have yours, free of charge? If not, I guess I could start saving for one - I think you can even get a...
I say it might be a "Hate Token" - those things are huge and heavy - would make quite a nice weapon if thrown at the victim, whose initials are...
With all due respect to those who differ, I think the condition of the cases does matter. If you are going to ctrack the coins out, then of...
Don't forget - the RCM makes coins for dozens of countries (now, anyway, not sure back then) so it could be a planchet for a foreign coin.
I can only guess that there are different chemicals added to prevent mildew (which I know they do now), etc., or used in the binder substance, or...
As others have said, toning does not really enter into the coin's grade. It does, however have everything to do with eye appeal, which can affect...
As I said, they offer almost no protection against theft. The lock is basically there to keep the thing closed in case of a fire. If you want...
I thought inheritance taxes were federal (perhaps state also). There is a debate in Congress right now to abolish death taxes at the federal...
If so many people are against the Sacky, then I say collect them. Get the best grades you can, and as full a set as you can. Wish I'd done that...
There a very similar $10 note on ebay that is up to almost $600 right now. That is one nice looking error.
I have to disagree about Sentry safes. They are a good value for the money. They offer almost NO theft protection (you can jack them open pretty...
The sig might well be done by a machine - you'd have to do your homework on that and compare to known autopen patterns. If real, it has a premium...
The Raegan connection is definitley a good one and will help value, but remember, anyone could have created an award/plaque etc. and presented it...
Adhesives can be corrosive, but they do make 2x2s in "Crown Size" which will fit SEs. If you use these, be sure to mush down the staples so they...
That was my take also.
I knew he was in SA as that is where I sent it, but I did not know he was in a home. The writing does look quite shaky. It must be killing him to...
Ahh, yes, you've convinced me now - this newbie was obviously referring to an obscure pattern coin that virtually no collector even knows exists....
It was clear to me that this guy was sincere enough but probably misguided and not knowledgeable. "Misguided" due to the nature of the question...
BTW, I just got back in the mail a 20,000 dollar bearer cheque autographed by former PM Ian Douglas Smith. A great souvenir from a past PM on a...
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