I'm on CCF too. Bobby is really really good at getting fakes removed. The issue is that if the fakes are not obvious fakes he generally needs some...
I'm a fan of his work and monumental effort. He used to hang around here a few years back as well. I've also been slowly putting together a visual...
You can post pictures of the questionable coin, but the eBay community area is highly under utilized. I am on there and basically see the same...
It's a contemporary circulating counterfeit. These are actually valuable, especially the ones of gold escudos like yours. Unfortunately it has a...
Aaaaand yet another thread successfully derailed. Thanks cpm. The counterfeiters shower you with their love and appreciation.
That's how they gather fake positive feedback to seem more reputable when selling their equally fake coins.
Yea that sounds just right, nice coin.
It's worth a few bucks, they go on ebay for around $3 (total with shipping) and more. Here is one similar to yours that someone was willing to pay...
Yea, it's an off center strike. Not much of a premium since it's only about 5% off center, but still a legitimate error coin :)
Looks like large date/long tail. It's just a particularly well struck series, many I've seen were prooflike in appearance.
NGC's own price guide only prices it in proof as well:...
The coin in question is not a "mint sport" it is one of the normal thickness examples, as evidenced by the denomination still being present.
Why must you derail threads to make personal nudges like this :( You have too much legitimate insight to offer in regards to our hobby to partake...
Easy. Any time they feel something they just remember "oh that's right, I'm rich"... and back to sippin' the martini
Anyhow, fun and inexpensive to me equals a nice selection of world coins :) For $100 you can easily get a group 10 nice coins, even throw in a...
Getting a bit off topic as far as "relationships" are concerned. None of us know the dynamic between the OP and coworkers, so let's just stop...
I thought it was more about the preparation and striking process than the actual appearance of the final product
I haven't been using their forum, but worth a shot, thanks
I'll gladly step in and try my best to do my previous justice with my purchase :) Let me know
Good to see you here as well M. I'm on CU as WorldCoinsDmitry, but this is my main and favorite forum. You'll find people getting into more...
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