The OP coin is real... Bad photos don't help any and probably make it look weird... But it's definitely real.
No, I sold the shield... I'll get a nicer one some day. The 150 piece will stay with me for the foreseeable future.
It's on the wall in my office.
Yep, it's genuine. These 1885s have funny looking dates... The 5 always looks small compared to the 8's.
Back on topic guys...
Can you post a pic zoomed out a little? The whole date maybe?
Profit Man... Because someone tells you something you don't want to hear (he's right by the way)... Is not a reason to send hostile PMs. Don't...
Well... At least those of us who live in the real world get it...
That german coin is the rare exception.... not the rule.
No, they are all just the standard 2009 $20's.
I just listed a bunch of stuff up with $.99 starts and no reserve. Check it out....
It's funny you say that Frank. I am going to a "government law enforcement" office here locally next week to do some consulting work on some coins...
NORFEDS galore! [ATTACH]
Was going to list this guy on ebay... but I wanted to offer it here first. This coin is guaranteed 100% authentic. Fill that last hole in your...
Got em in the mail this morning. [ATTACH]
None taken. I love coins like this that spark thought, discussions, and learning.
I think this would make for an amazing reoccurring thread...
I think this may be more to the fact that the grading services don't certify many 61's these days. I think it was much more prevalent in the old...
If it wasn't a 40 S I might think that was the case... But these just come struck poorly.
I have the perfect example. Last month I bought 4 barber dimes from a dealer at a show. The dealer simply marked the holders UNC and I bought each...
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