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James_OldeTowne

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  1. James_OldeTowne
    The pics are blurry but it does appear to be a lamination.
  2. James_OldeTowne
    My guess is that it's AU - nice for that coin! Pick your tier based on your own opinion of what an AU is worth.
  3. James_OldeTowne
    I was offline when the OP was created, but would have advised not getting this coin certified. It does not appear to have natural mint luster.
  4. James_OldeTowne
    From the OP's post - and of course, the normal caveat of going just by photos - I would only consider certifying the 1893 dollar.
  5. James_OldeTowne
    The fact that a dealer charges a premium that's "too high" in your opinion does not, all by itself, make the dealer "dishonest". The premium on numerous items you buy every day is much higher than that.
  6. James_OldeTowne
    It's a common conder token, so my guess is $25 to $30 in the slab. There was a time not so long ago that they were worth just a very few dollars apiece. Even an UNC is worth only about $75 to $100.
  7. James_OldeTowne
    The surface does, indeed, exhibit evidence of die polish. But it has also been harshly cleaned. Thus, you have raised AND depressed lines on the surface.
  8. James_OldeTowne
    I don't know if that particular counterstamp is worth anything but I do sort-of like it!
  9. James_OldeTowne
    This one is interesting, and beyond my knowledge. I hope an expert can offer some insights!
  10. James_OldeTowne
    I have to pass on participating. The list seems skewed towards dealers, marketeers, etc. Technically, they DO "influence" numismatics, but not in a way that typically benefits me.
  11. James_OldeTowne
    Oddly enough, I am looking for a handful of 1938-D bison nickels (although I need them to be non-certified). Please count me in as well. And I agree with the premise - we do need a few more contests.
  12. James_OldeTowne
    The subject Eisenhower dollar appears to be just a damaged coin.
  13. James_OldeTowne
    I need that Overton die-marriage!
  14. James_OldeTowne
    That looks like a cast copy to me.
  15. James_OldeTowne
    I agree - all of the subject coins depicted are damaged in some way.
  16. James_OldeTowne
    Zebo, that is an excellent book for early dimes. I do recommend it.
  17. James_OldeTowne
    I have seen comparable marks on Peace dollars. Of course, that doesn't rule out PMD - it's very possible that multiple coins could be subject to the same PMD (for example, a counting machine).
  18. James_OldeTowne
    I appreciate that NGC specifically states: "Private Issue Struck 2020". Therefore, unless one chooses to completely ignore that statement, it is abundantly clear that they are privately manufactured, and not a product of any U.S. mint. (And personally, I am not interested in them at anything much above nominal bullion value.)
  19. James_OldeTowne
    I apologize for linking to an active auction item, but here is one I REALLY like: 1901 Encased Cent
  20. James_OldeTowne
    The subject coin looks like it's been chemically altered.
  21. James_OldeTowne
    The subject coin looks like it has been harshly cleaned.
  22. James_OldeTowne
    I might have guessed it as a gaming token of some sort.
  23. James_OldeTowne
    I agree - do not spend money on the grading fees for any of those coins if you base their worthiness on "market value".
  24. James_OldeTowne
    The subject coin seems genuine, but a bit worn (EF details).
  25. James_OldeTowne
    It could have been acid-treated, which quickly wears down finer details.