Good pickup, I firmly believe these have high potential in the future :)
Not the type of thing I usually go for (or anything post-1950's for that matter), but it was cheap enough and the doubling is quite dramatic for...
How did something like that get so much circulation anyway
I've always admired older Indian States coins for the unconventional (at the time) shapes they used for their coins. Also, Assamese and other...
It actually does not have any wear, just the usual flatness on the high points, but this is how this type was made compare to these slabbed...
Yes, even mid grade circulated examples sell for high prices compared to other states, even though some like the 1875/1876 5 mark coins show up...
Or the weight will be correct and the coin still fake.
Purchased based on blurry pics of only the denomination side, paid retail VF price. Coin turned out to be mint state and actually sharper than...
I'm also a fan of Kaisereich silver and gold, though these gold ones can get difficult to afford pretty fast in the MS range :)
Since I originally posted this thread I've seen a couple more examples of this same piece. It's indeed a contemporary circulating counterfeit :)
I would venture an educated guess that the nail is also fake and made of a softer material than hardened steel.
I pretty much collect 18th century up to 1950's, mainly silver, but some gold as well. Have some common metals too, but only for rare and/or...
Thanks! I really like the sun-face design and wish that I owned more coins that showcase it. My other with this design is this one, and it's one...
I've had this happen several times. Acetone works well in removing the leftover adhesive, but still a pain
Have been looking to add one of this type to my collection for a while. Most I have seen were either very worn and/or problem coins, or grossly...
Bottom two are temple tokens
This one really gets me p'd off... Dear seller, when you ship a bulk lot, please package it so it doesn't "jingle bells" all the way home. This...
I would think a low-ball offer would be a starting point for some great situational comedy via eBay message, hopefully some that would be copied...
They did away with the enforcers, so not likely to hire them back any time soon, if ever (unfortunately).
glassdoor.com is a legitimate site so I don't doubt it is. Many large companies post openings through there. Edit: if you're noticing the extra \...
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