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AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,760 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Looks like a reverse proof but it's an UNC not proof. I thought it was some kind of
sticker but I see no evidence of one. Any help?
Looks like a reverse proof with iridescent toning.

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Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com

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  • bronco2078bronco2078 Posts: 10,212 ✭✭✭✭✭


    "enhanced" , I think with a sandblaster and some polish. They have been appearing on ebay recently .
  • CCC2010CCC2010 Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭
    I think this would get a lot of response on the regular forum. image The look kinda grows on you...i think it looks kinda image
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  • DrBusterDrBuster Posts: 5,378 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>"enhanced" , I think with a sandblaster and some polish. They have been appearing on ebay recently . >>



    Yup, this is the 3rd I've seen I believe.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,111 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks like the design elements have been carefully painted with a high sulfur liquid resulting in selective artificial toning.

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  • DrBusterDrBuster Posts: 5,378 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I thought one of the auctions last week or so said how they did it with a chemical process.
  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,119 ✭✭✭✭✭
    ebay will Nuke these if they are reported. eBay considers them as altered legal currency. One large supplier, Blue Moon coins, had most of their auctions pulled, but I suspect a few got through.
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  • StaircoinsStaircoins Posts: 2,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Looks like the design elements have been carefully painted with a high sulfur liquid resulting in selective artificial toning. >>

    image
  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,760 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>ebay will Nuke these if they are reported. eBay considers them as altered legal currency. One large supplier, Blue Moon coins, had most of their auctions pulled, but I suspect a few got through. >>



    This came in a collection that I purchased yesterday. The seller hasn't been buying for years. Very ill and non-communicative.
    His wife and neighbors did the negotiations. So, I suspect the process is an old one. Oh well, bullion it is!
    Thanks for the responses!

    bobimage
    Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
  • coinnerdcoinnerd Posts: 492 ✭✭✭
    I've seen these from time to time. It's either been a sticker or some type of paint. They get a lot of attention, but only worth melt because they are altered. Try some acetone and see if it comes off.
  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,304 ✭✭✭✭✭
    it looks neat but nothing that i would want to own. jmo
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