People used to shave metal off of coins, save it and then sell it for bullion. You see filed rims most frequently on gold coins, but from time to...
I find it hard to believe that the dealer would think the coin is authentic, and would be willing to part with it for under 1k. (Frank, I'm not...
Nickelman, it looks to me like you have a quadruple die, rather than a triple die. I'm no expert on errors, but I do think that is not machine...
It looks like a planchet flaw to me. A huge planchet flaw.Can anyone confirm this?
Interesting thoughts everyone. I'll share mine now. I would not like to see something like this come to market or become common knowledge. I...
http://www.amazon.com/Numismatic-Association-Certification-Counterfeit-Numismatist/dp/0009370013/sr=8-8/qid=1165037864/ref=sr_1_8/105-3188667-47076...
Lets just suppose that someone who has a strong background in chemisty was experimenting extensively with doctoring coins, in order to better...
I'll say 64, unless that is rub on the reverse, which I suspect it isn't.
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Full bell lines is where the lines on the bell are seperate, distinct, and unbroken with the exception of directly to the right and the left of...
Windex would be highly basic as it contains ammonia, and if I recall correctly ammonia has a ph around 10-11. I have heard of people who...
Neat! I wouldn't be surprised if that is worth quite a nice premium.
I think the 16-d is a g-4. As for the 1942/1 I believe it is an f-12-15. Edited. I think the coin is a 12-15, not a 25.
I would definitely knowingly buy a dipped coin, provided it was done correctly. I also admit that I frequently dip coins, and see absolutely no...
Wow, nice pickups! I think the first one is a 64, shot 65, and appears to have full bell lines. The second looks like a 64 full bell lines.
Ruben, The coin just has the typically look of a coin that was cleaned in the past. I would suggest that a majority of coins that old, that have...
I should mention that people fake the shallow N on the 1877's. They recut the date, tool down the reverse to simulate a weak strike,then clean the...
Ruben, I don't think people are suggesting your coin was dipped. Someone rubbed the coin abrasively in the past, which is what people are saying...
IMO, The coin has been cleaned in the past, and would grade a vf-25-30. It also might get body bagged for having altered surfaces.
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