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Re: Was cleaning out the closet …
That's what I'd like to know! If it's a legit Philly issue, that's a heck of a closet find. (View Post)1 -
Re: Chop marked Mexican 8 Reales and Peso newps……let’s see some CHOPPED world coinage!
I haven't had a composition test done, but it does appear to be a base metal core with a silver wash; the nonsense date is also neat. Chopmarked contemporary counterfeits are their own collectin… (View Post)4 -
Re: x
With no bias at all, I strongly recommend this excellent book too! 😂 (View Post)3 -
Re: Odd feature on various dated Trade Dollars- is this a known attribution point for these?
Never seen this notch before on a genuine piece. The rims look rather thin and the denticles on the reverse are extremely soft, this looks like a fake. (View Post)2 -
Re: How much does provenance add to a coin's value?
To me, yes, a pedigree definitely adds value - but it's entirely dependent on the name, and it's never a flat percentage. However, that's partly because there are relatively few recogn… (View Post)2
