I voted for "Consider it a lesson learned" and don't beat yourself up about it. Welcome to CT.
Aw YES! the ole unsearched roll trick... [ATTACH]
Wouldn't the "joint" have to be inside the rim, in order for the reeded edge to look genuine?
Sad, but true.
Just re-read your old post...did you see this? https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/6062/counterfeit-detection/
The mix of colors on that '84 is off the chain!
Some of you have no doubt seen this article...I would love to see the actual process that they used....
Did not expect to win this gem with my bid...I believe the CDN whl is $775.00 The strike and luster in hand are excellent. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
As I said, I passed on it, @McBlzr but it did grade...MS65.
Doubtful, notice they are parallel and appear to be on the surface, but thanks.
Your opinions on what may have caused the black horizontal marks on this coin?...I passed on the coin, but now I'm looking at the MM. [ATTACH]
No Tmeyer, it is not...usually not this much triteness...stay with us and learn...welcome to CT.
Welcome...don't worry Sipowicz, you will fit right in with this group.
Yep, so many layers of cover up...but just sayin'
I hope that you are correct, but let me remind all with this one word...Enron.
As @lordmarcovan said, your lesson cost you less than a good loaf of bread. But, for future reference, if you find a 1909 S VDB "Wheatie" laying...
AU55...full horn
Interesting...so, there's a total of 30 (PCGS) that are 68+ or higher?? That much $$money$$ to complete a set in the top 15?
What's special about a 1985 cent??
@Charles major Welcome to CT... you have 2 very RD 1985 CENTS... this is a very RD Penny. [ATTACH]
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