There are multiple reverse dies with this trait - so it was on the hub as noted by @Pickin and Grinin
Yes, you are correct in this assessment. So it isn't a rare feature by any means. I'm too busy to check your attribution, but, the broken S is a...
Wish I could go, but I won't be this year.
If I could hazard a guess, I would think vinegar and hydrogen peroxide.
Here's my Maundy set - back home from PCGS today. 1d - PL 64 2d - PL 65 3d - PL 65 4d - PL 65 Will probably send to auction eventually. First...
I have a four piece 1838 (first year of reign for Victoria) out for grading right now.
I would have never thought it was Chinese - I'd have probably just said 'greek' and tossed it aside. Interesting piece.
Yes, there is an L.
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Ha, I got mine yesterday too.
well, at least the ass isn't the one spraying blood! :eek:
I would pay $1000 if I was to buy it myself.
The prices you are saying these items were selling at are extremely, extremely 'generous'........ Did you expect full retail selling to a company...
That is for retail customers selling to them. It's the bid vs. ask dichotomy. You were soliciting an offer, they were not soliciting you. They...
They do buy at strong prices - not because they need the items, but because they pay so much, dealers have no problem if they are picky. I...
It's definitely been cleaned, and the wear suggests XF for me. Worth about melt value.... Everything is bullion nowadays!
That happens sometime, but not always. http://www.lincolncentresource.com/Errors/Struck_Through_Die_Cap.html
Looks to me like its a die cap.
My understanding is that she wanted it sold quickly (which was when it sold at the Baltimore show in '06(+/-) instead of waiting for the FUN...
I neglected to mention that this is the same piece imaged in the Red Book.
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