I agree that the coin is hideously ugly and I think the person who paid $130 for this coin is a fool. This type of toning is supposed to detract from value, not enhance it.
Just got here today for $40 minus face value. Now I have TWO coins that need to piggyback someone's PCGS submission: 1941 S Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS66 "Large S" (unattributed)
When people say liberty dime with full straps do they mean that line winding winding around the axe? I'm guessing that's the highest point on the coin?
I won't repost the photo, just the link https://www.cointalk.com/threads/newp-1853-3cs-split-after-strike.305868/
I want to know more about this... This has to be one of the most interesting items I've seen posted in the thread so far.
1967 Iran coronation silver medal with planchet flaw error. About the size of a half dollar for $5! Apparently they're worth a hundred or two in this condition