I do recognize those fake features. In fact, I had to report one fake 1770 pillar dollar at eBay for having the wrong diagnostics, the little...
Thank you for your post. I really like the look of both coins, the 1761 and 1763. I would LUUUV to own either, but finding coins like those seems...
I do have some knowledge of how genuine examples look, but some fakes are difficult for me to identify.
The link is ebay.com/itm/283880917394?ul_noapp=true
Is it safe to but unauthenticated pillar dollars on e-bay? I just bought a nice looking AU 1768 pillar dollar from coinscape who has been in...
Another way to help identify counterfeits is weighing them with a gram scale. If I remember correctly, the professional coin authenticators have...
I am sorry to see ebay is unable to do a better job at keeping fakes and fraud off their site. I like to buy coins there. Sadly, there are many...
Very true. I realized my error soon after posting my comment, but figured someone would correct me.
I was just viewing coins at ebay for sale by rarecoinwholesalersca, and WOW!!! They sure have a lot of top quality coins for sale, so if any of...
Interestingly, there was a 1900 CC/O mint error Morgan dollar made, though, so weird things happen.
Thank you so much! Yes, your input is very helpful. I now understand why it is difficult to keep up with the stamp program, much like the coin...
@Inspector43 I have been wondering how many different U.S. stamps were made in the 1st 100 years? I can't find any good data on this question. I...
I decided at the beginning of the state quarters program that I would only collect coins out to 2009, so most of these newer issues seem like they...
Gosh, I hope that is not true. How would you/we know if some fakes deceive the professionals?
You are not being petty. I do not know about the crazy part (ha, ha), but I can partially relate because I spend thousands of dollars on coins I...
The ugliest U.S. coin design in my view is the shield nickel. Also is the matron head cent as a close second.
Toughcoins got it right. The only thing I can add to that is the $10 Indians are surprisingly common with an estimated supply of 3+million...
Oh yes, and I happily exhibit my fun collection/s to anyone interested to see.
What I have done with my 2 favorite collections is buy several Capital plastic frames 5X6 inch, 6X8 inch, and 3.5X6 inch then get a lot of card...
Since I have already spent thousands of dollars on early commems, modern commems, and misc. types for my U.S. type set, my collecting goals for...
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