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Re: Opinions needed on weight of 1oz Gold Eagle
That was part of my consideration. The Mint in the 1980's notoriously had lower quality control than today. That's why you can't find many MS70's of certain Roman Numeral dates, but can find many mod… (View Post)1 -
Re: Opinions wanted on 1853 $1 Gold coin
1) Die characteristics are not a guarantee that a coin is real, only that an authentic host coin was used in the transfer process to a counterfeit die. 2) I don't see any raised dots on the coin phot… (View Post)1 -
Re: Opinions wanted on 1853 $1 Gold coin
I see the photo has been added. Honestly, that seems to be a bit of a stretch. It requires several unlikely events to occur: 1) A weak strike, resulting in factory-origination absent or light details… (View Post)1 -
Re: Opinions needed on weight of 1oz Gold Eagle
I have the Sigma Metalytics. Without going into too much detail, knowing what it tests for, and the depth it tests at, leads me to believe that there are ways to fool it if someone wanted to, or happ… (View Post)1 -
Re: Guy On eBay Sent Wrong Coin. What should I do?
UPDATE: Seller contacted me and offered to send a 2nd 1oz Gold Eagle proof. I accepted, contingent upon the condition being good. He also told me that the buyer for the Gold Eagle was returning the e… (View Post)7