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Re: What is the "orange peel effect" on Morgan's?
Here is my amateurish attempt to get a picture of what I consider to be "orange peel" surfaces on the proof gold half eagle of mine I mentioned earlier: @Watchtower I am sorry but I don't b… (View Post)7 -
Re: Interesting counterstamp 5 Dollar gold coin
Here is a past thread where similar markings were discussed: link. Forum members 10000lakes and burdell were able to find info stating the "L" marking was done to indicate coins below legal… (View Post)1 -
Re: Interesting counterstamp 5 Dollar gold coin
I have heard it told that some gold was stamped with an "L" when measured under weight. Why it was not melted I am not sure. (View Post)1 -
Re: Early Gold - 1807 $2.5 NEWP
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CAC sticker w/ JA vs. CAC holder w/o JA
JA will without a doubt mold the CAC grading service with his keen eye, but I can't imagine he will sign off on each coin being slabbed as I understand he largely does now when it comes to applying a… (View Post)1