@Gazes said:
I agree that in Europe collectors do not seem to understand the US "requirement" of slabbing coins.
Indeed, it is quite possible to buy an expensive coin without having to rely upon a TPG for moral support.
Many, many years ago I deduced that there was a reasonable possibility that a certain person I knew MIGHT possess a 1964 Peace Dollar. I made a sincere offer of $100,000 for the piece, subject only to my visual inspection of it before handing over the payment. As it turned out the person denied having such a coin, and nothing ever happened.
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The coin looks real to me. And also appears to be a specimen, special striking or presentation piece. No matter what you call it, a business strike or otherwise, it was especially prepared which is obvious. Smooth even matte or satin surfaces with not a smidgen or hint of mint frost. The astounding chiseled details all point to a piece that is Indeed something special and perhaps one of a kind.
Collector of Buffalo Nickels and other 20th century United States Coinage a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
The detail on that coin is incredible..... If real, it certainly deserves a place of honor in the WLH coins.....I hope to see more of this coin... one way or the other. Cheers, RickO
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Indeed, it is quite possible to buy an expensive coin without having to rely upon a TPG for moral support.
Many, many years ago I deduced that there was a reasonable possibility that a certain person I knew MIGHT possess a 1964 Peace Dollar. I made a sincere offer of $100,000 for the piece, subject only to my visual inspection of it before handing over the payment. As it turned out the person denied having such a coin, and nothing ever happened.
Bump....anyone hear anything on this WLH?
No, though I am hoping, and will follow this thread.
The coin looks real to me. And also appears to be a specimen, special striking or presentation piece. No matter what you call it, a business strike or otherwise, it was especially prepared which is obvious. Smooth even matte or satin surfaces with not a smidgen or hint of mint frost. The astounding chiseled details all point to a piece that is Indeed something special and perhaps one of a kind.
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
The detail on that coin is incredible..... If real, it certainly deserves a place of honor in the WLH coins.....I hope to see more of this coin... one way or the other. Cheers, RickO
I'm continuing to follow this thread !!!
As am I. It's a fascinating coin-real or not. But I hope it IS real.
Link to the original thread
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/995161/raw-1933-s-half-just-sold-for-10k-in-czech-auction/p1
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