It could be any of the things mentioned, or it could be a poor attempt to counterfeit a coin by casting it.
How soon and how much? :)
Very nice. May I suggest you take them out of the Whitman album and get a Dansco, Harris, or other high-end album? The style you're using has...
It looks like it was in some type of jewelry at some point.
Very cool. Congratulations!
Yep. Any of the key coins are commonly counterfeited; I would suggest sending them in to NGC or PCGS for grading. For the prices you paid, I...
I've never seen one of these before. What is it worth?
I read somewhere else the number of uncertified fakes is around 50%. Either way (your percentage or mine) it's WAY too big of a risk for me to...
Perhaps I'm the least qualified to make this statement, but despite all the discussion back-and-forth on this thread I tend to believe those lines...
^^^smarazz!!!
I've always said the two lowest forms of life on earth are liars and thieves.
That's a fun series to collect, and VERY obtainable in mint state. Keep us posted.
Color me jealous!
Heh. People are still guessing even though you've already posted the results. Ok, I'll play: MS 65!!!
The 70 S small date was the final coin I needed to complete my Lincoln Memorial date / mint mark collection about three years ago. I searched...
Send it in to NGC or PCGS.
Doh! It's been removed; I didn't get to see the joke.
I look for an overall attractive coin. If it happens to be FBL then fine, but I won't pay extra for it.
Nice. I have the entire Franklin set (date / mint mark, I don't collect proofs). I'm currently upgrading some of the lower quality ones.
Well touch me in the mornin' and then just walk away!
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