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I believe that there are government chops. "official", I don't know, but certainly the assays punched some. I have what I believe to be an example, but I'm still trying to research it. Not … (View Post)

Best I can do on short notice. "Most of the 1873 production was exported to China, and in October of that year, the Tongzhi Emperor had an assay test conducted on the coins." <- Wikipedi… (View Post)

You as well, sir - happy friday!! (View Post)

That is the million dollar question. The more I think about it, the more I'm coming to the conclusion that toning is damage that is market acceptable. That said, It's to the market as a whole to deci… (View Post)

This coin is very cool. I actually bid on it! First coin I've bid on with chopmarks that wasnt a US Trade Dollar. But, I didnt win - and I wasn't the underbidder. Glad that you were the winner, @Orig… (View Post)