It sure is a nice coin !! It has slight finning in some spots which indicates it was definitely struck with extra pressure, which would account...
Not only do they not know the exact process, they don't anything at all. They are absolutely NOT rolled at the mint or by the mint. And the coins...
This should do - Predecimal.com
Because the coin has been damaged for lack of a better word. Look at the reverse, the usual cause for that is tape. And if there is even the...
You ever tried to get a coin out of a Kointain ? That will make up your mind pretty fast ;)
I've known 'em both for 6 or 7 years now. You just don't frequent the same places they do.
Probably worth it, but send it to ANACS. I don't think anybody else will slab it.
It's a reale, Madrid mint - worth about $25.
Welcome to the forum silent !! Odds are the coin has been plated.
Aidan is not back. He posted this almost 3 years ago.
No, we don't know that for certain. But since he was in charge, and since the changes took place as soon as he took over - well the logic fits....
And if they don't have somebody on site well enough versed with a particular coin - they will send the coin to someone who is.
None taken, but I asked the question because you have used the terms before a couple times, but your posts are the only ones I have ever seen...
Send me the pics - gdjmsp@qwest.net
My answer to the question is rather simple - it depends on the coin. Too many people think coin prices are cut and dried - they aren't and...
Some of them yes, others no.
This is not always a smart idea. Just examine the coin, if there is PVC you'll see it. Otherwise, leave it alone.
I've always felt I was a pretty fair hand at grading coins. And yeah, I have no doubt I could probably get a job doing so. But am I as good as the...
We really got to get you those smilies :D
That's a fair question Greg. My answer would be that once Taylor took over management of ANACS that their grading standards changed - for the...
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