With all due respect, you are not getting a lesser coin by buying one of these. Theyt are bullion coins, business strikes. If you want a perfect...
You're talking about illegal imports (knockoffs, counterfeits). These are of course outside of the law's provisions. The one thing I would not...
As I always understood it, it was our own fault that Japanese products were cheap. The Js could make a good/excellent product, but US businessmen...
True, but it would not make sense to have coin folders (at least not the Whitman/Littleton kind) shipped here in pieces - the labor intensive part...
These people do not know what they are talking about. Countell millions of ancient coins were made, and milions or hundreds of thousands at least...
Looks like screws were laid down and whacked or pressed. In any case, definitely post-mint damage.
I think Littleton folders are made in the USA. Also, by law, foreign made stuff is supposed to say where it was made.
I think there is a little leeway in "archival". They may not be absolutely neutral. Also, coule be the fancy printing, etc. that is to blame....
I thought the large ones were usually made with an antiqued finish. In any case, they do not usually go up in value since most are open-ended...
Just try to keep your mouth closed, and swallow often. But seriously, sometimes even breathe can cause brief condensation.
Keep them - they are nice unc examples. Many countries (UK, Germany) have somne business strikes that are prooflike when new, including frosting.
Glass is inert, but be careful of moisture and also temperature exchange between the glass and coins when touching. In reality, though, as others...
Looks like a heavily greased die to me - I've seen lots lately on state quarters and new nickels.
The wear is not relevent, as all that attests to is that it is an old mark. I have, however, seen similar (but thinner) lines on new $1 notes.
No - a steel stamp is hit with a hammer. I tried a couple silver quarters, and they were harder to stamp than nickels (don't forget - nickels and...
Lots of places, actually. I search in the Internet, key words such as "steel hand stamp". Harper Manufacturing is one, while NGRAVUR Company...
Most of them are on the reverse over Minticello.
I am sure you are right. I still think it might have been later than 1914 (even 1915 or later) since it was commemorating something in 1914, but...
It's legal, and fun. I have counterstamped over 1000 coins on two continents with various things. My latest project is to c/s 1000s of nickels...
Did the store promise a certain grade? If not, I would be embarassed to bring it back. It is an ounce of silver bullion coin, in blazing Mint...
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