Pretty interesting read. Perhaps some noble back in the day had an interest in numismatics? :)...
Nice, always loved the city view designs.
A great thread indeed. This is an area I'm into pretty heavily in general, but regarding Canadian coins... I have reported in the past fake coins...
The community on CU is great. The forum website was and still is pretty bad.
Thanks guys :)
Would appreciate some informed opinions on this piece. I realize it is one of three types that have the left facing head, but I'm having trouble...
I've seen the same one a few times before. People generally describe it as a casino token, but I have not yet been able to confirm this info or...
If you're really unsure, set the price moon money high and add an explanation in your description of why you're doing it that way. Then just look...
I feel like their estimates are pathetic and purposely low. I've submitted coins for estimate and the numbers I got back were a joke. I guess it's...
In my experience value on these is arbitrary, like with local trade tokens. I'd set the price high and wait for offers.
Pretty typical for German proofs from the second half of the 19th century. If you want to see some real beauties check out the proof thalers,...
There is really no difference in specs between the mints as far as size and weight for genuine uncirculated examples. As far as slight die...
I think it's a contender for MS67, but can't imagine it being below 66. Possibly with a star for the gorgeous eye appeal.
Zinc based pot metal cast, somewhere from 1930 to 50
Filled dies can occassionally make for some cute and even comical coins. Here is one I just picked up and wanted to share :) Normal working is...
I'm also very interested in contemporary counterfeits and have posted quite a few here over the years. Very cool and historical area that I feel...
Well done on that set. I've also noticed that some are pretty hard to find. High grade examples are ridiculously scarce.
I'd like to get in one of these rounds and avenge my loss from NG8. Will look out for one with a world coins and/or odd stuff theme :)
One of the best and most fun ways to learn new things :)
The OP coins is not platinum, the Spanish 10 escudos further down in the thread is :)
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