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In the interest of everyone's posts spending time near the top, it has been a long-standing practice to have no more than one new or bumped post per day (one each for selling and buying). Please cons… (View Post)

The dark outline around the bust or something else? I think the bust is just surrounded by dirt and/or showing a bit of a shadow from a light at 2:00. (View Post)

I should also add that I’m not sure the poll has the right options for me. I can see the source of the toning as natural/acceptable (such as an album), but I think the toning was able to become what … (View Post)

My initial thought is right in line with @MFeld. I suppose a coin could take on some wear and stay light in color to provide the base for toning, but for how bright the toning is, I have to imagine t… (View Post)

You flat-out say it was minted in the 18th century. If it’s a restrike, say that instead. What you wrote is false. I see you’ve edited the description, but now you say it’s a .999 fine restrike. I’m … (View Post)