Could have been almost anything, intentionally or accidentally, applied to the coin. But not putty. But the post illustrates quite well what a...
Impossible to say based on those pics, but I'll take a guess and say the TPG said 64.
Possibly a strike-through error damaged the die - but if that was the case then more of these would exist because it would not be caught right...
The grading company you mention is one of the "self slabbers". In other words a company with a guy working out of his garage or basement and...
rotfl !! Gonna getcha for that Toad :D
I'm sure glad you're around Jim - I need a laugh every now n then :thumb:
eddie, to the best of my knowledge, there is NOTHING that exist, that will do the job, and is less toxic - OR - non toxic. Now, if ya want - I...
When someone is unsure about a coin they will often cut the coin to see what the underlying metal is. Normally this would be done with gold or...
Congrats on the new acquisition Eduard :thumb:
eddie I would counter with - how can you NOT see it ? 1 - the surface is extremely grainy and covered with pits - both indicators of a cast...
Funny you should mention it Jim, I suggested using a Water-Pic (with distilled water of course) for removing ordinary dirt some years ago, right...
Ya know what might be the funniest thing of all about this thread ? I'll bet Speedy is printing it :secret: :D
Uncommon perhaps but not that uncommon. I have seen more than a few. Here's an example - [IMG]
I feel fairly confident in saying that you have a fake coin there Stormy.
That's being presumptious huh ? Funny, I always looked at it as being experienced. Know why ? Because most of them DO mess up their coins....
Typically restrikes are worth bullion and that's about it. There are exceptions of course, but very few.
I'd really like to know Tom exactly how or why you think I have been being evasive. Give me an example - please. I ask this because I have gone to...
I know one person who "really" knows - John Albanese. Write to him ask him directly.
By checking realized auction prices and then determining if the coin in question is worth that much, or more, to me.
Rotfl !!
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