Gotta give the guy some credit. He joined the boards just to defend himself! I'm happy to announce that both my nuts are still present and accounted for.
I met the seller of this coin at a local coin show.... he was showing it to all of the dealers... seemed to be legit... said he had looked through lots of rolls and found it...
Wow. I admit, it (the auction price) has gone way higher than I thought it would, and still a few days to go.
Those who think you can simply buff the edge lettering away and still maintain a nice, even round surface, I'm betting have worked very little with metal. As others have stated, filling the lettering first and then smoothing is the best way to acheive the look, but even then, it's not as easy as some are making it out to be. Try it, and then post your results and compare it to a Sac edge. The difference will be obvious.
I think his coin is a legit find, but then again I thought that newly acquired coin collection poster was legit too. Oh that's right, he was.
It was only 3 weeks ago that I predicted the edge lettering of the new dollars would be a good place to look for errors. Can someone link to that thread??
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I'm happy to announce that both my nuts are still present and accounted for.
<< <i>The Washington dollar I posted on E-bay is lagitamite >>
Hey Chicago Ron, looks like you have a double error there. No edge lettering AND off-metal!
Proud recipient of two "You Suck" awards
Really? how about you give some of us a tutorial then? I have tried with my digital camera and can't do it.
Steve
You brought your own popcorn?!
Hey! If that is kettle corn there was a request for it a few posters back!
Thanks
Fastrudy
Proud recipient of two "You Suck" awards
I'll wait for one without fingerprints, thank you very much.
San Diego, CA
<< <i>Are those cool white gloved THAT expensive?
How many people have them just laying around?
I didn't know about them for MONTHS after I got back into collecting.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
I dont buy it.
I won't buy it.
San Diego, CA
Those who think you can simply buff the edge lettering away and still maintain a nice, even round surface, I'm betting have worked very little with metal. As others have stated, filling the lettering first and then smoothing is the best way to acheive the look, but even then, it's not as easy as some are making it out to be. Try it, and then post your results and compare it to a Sac edge. The difference will be obvious.
I think his coin is a legit find, but then again I thought that newly acquired coin collection poster was legit too. Oh that's right, he was.
<< <i>No Thanks---I will polish my own edges >>
Ok. I'll challenge you. Do it and post your results. You'll be suprised and frustrated. --Jerry