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<p>[QUOTE="Ken Dorney, post: 3533581, member: 76086"]When forgers create multiple examples of their work they often ensure that there are slight variations, including flan shape, weights, diameters and others. Often they can make it more difficult by making slight variations to make it look like more than one set of dies. Honestly I like the surfaces and patina of your example, but I just dont like the style (or the NAC example for that matter). I just dont think there is much likelihood that either one are genuine. However since NAC sold that one as genuine and for such a high price you need to seek out more expert advice than we can give you here. Dont bother to send it to NGC. That will cost you money. Contact CNG (if you are in the US). They wont charge you for an opinion. </p><p><br /></p><p>Although it is highly unlikely you found a $30,000+ coin amongst 'bits and pieces' it has happened before.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Ken Dorney, post: 3533581, member: 76086"]When forgers create multiple examples of their work they often ensure that there are slight variations, including flan shape, weights, diameters and others. Often they can make it more difficult by making slight variations to make it look like more than one set of dies. Honestly I like the surfaces and patina of your example, but I just dont like the style (or the NAC example for that matter). I just dont think there is much likelihood that either one are genuine. However since NAC sold that one as genuine and for such a high price you need to seek out more expert advice than we can give you here. Dont bother to send it to NGC. That will cost you money. Contact CNG (if you are in the US). They wont charge you for an opinion. Although it is highly unlikely you found a $30,000+ coin amongst 'bits and pieces' it has happened before.[/QUOTE]
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