The contrast in the pics does look off, but nothing stands out making me thing the coin has been doctored. The 1881-O isn't rare in PL/DPL, it's...
I don't believe NCS would use any process that would cause those scratches. My guess is that the scratches were already on the coin, and they were...
Vess, maybe give this a shot. Scroll down just past NGC 17X here NGC Slab Varieties Conder101 posted some clear pics of a Counterfeit label side...
Just remembered this one, probably worth under $6. I bought it awhile ago from a dealer, it's a failed attempt at a coin ring, think I paid a...
Besides finding one, probably not. Melt value for a half is about $11, and the scrap common dates go for about that much. Maybe a heavily...
For Morgans, while there are plenty of well struck dates, the early S mint coins (1879S, '80S, and '81S) are usually recognized as having the...
If you're looking for an '81-S, this might be one to watch, it looks like a solid 64 with great luster/strike. 1881-S MORGAN DOLLAR...
How anyone bids $2000 on a coin off a single set of overexposed diffused lighting pics is beyond me.
Honest answer, numismatic is a hobby, and it should be treated as such. If you want to turn coins into an investment, imo, it takes all the fun...
Shipping guaranteed within 30 days of sale? I'm assuming he means 30 days from the eBay sale (and even if he means the mint sale day), don't see...
It's not a Walking Liberty half, it's a 1 oz silver bullion round. The G is just the mark from the company that minted/commissioned them.
The 79-S is a nice coin, the obverse is Prooflike, but the reverse definitely isn't, so it didn't get the PL designation (Probably would have...
1879-S PCGS MS64 1898 Morgan PCGS MS64
Strange, maybe there's a restriction on new members posting links (though I've never heard of one before). Anyway, you can just copy the ebay ID...
While the '79-S is a very good year, you can still find below average '79-S, so just because it's a '79-S doesn't necessarily mean it's going to...
I agree. I'd pass on that one. Besides the possible fingerprint, see those hazy/milky spots on the coin? Imo, those are very distracting.
I wouldn't bid on it with just those 2 pics (maybe even scans). You really can't get an accurate idea of the strike, luster, and hits from those...
Yes, it's worth face. If someone removed the copper plating it would have a zinc color, not gold (and it would probably show signs of pitting). My...
Here's one to watch: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1898-Morgan-PCGS-MS64-/320772919830?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item4aaf8e5216 I wouldn't bid on it...
The problem is there really isn't a mint error that would produce that result. The "brass plated" Lincolns are close, but they aren't that gold...
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