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Gold coins where the design elements have a mirrored finish and the fields have a matte or frosted finish. (View Post)

PCGS slabbed a small number of 1896-micro O, 1900-micro O, and 1902-micro O Morgan dollars with the "micro-O" variety designation noted on the label. PCGS subsequently discovered that they … (View Post)

I suggest that you do the ring test. In a quiet room with a carpeted floor, balance the coin on the tip of your finger next to your ear and lightly tap the edge of your coin with a wooden pencil. It … (View Post)

I'd like to see a reverse pic. It's possible the dealer threw it in the junk box because it had an added mintmark. ;) (View Post)

It was far worse before third party grading and authentication. I would normally see a few counterfeits (especially US gold coins) at the coin shows that I attended. (View Post)