benjmurts

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    Never buy a coin off tv, or an add in a paper, etc. Research every purchase you make. If you think it is too good to be true, it is. There is no such thing as "unsearched" coin rolls, 100% scam. Coins are a hobby not an investment, if you want to buy gold bullion buy the stocks not the physical coins. 70% of high end raw coins are not in a slab because they were details graded. (I only buy PCGS and NGC coins.) Take a grading course from PCGS or NGC, well worth your time. Read some books and research before you really get into buying. There are a lot of scams and fake coins on the inter
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    Thank you for the info BOB
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    Forgot to add the wear on the eagle head on the reverse......
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    Just bought this 1834 Capped Bust Half. Weight and diameter is good but the edge lettering is messed up, doubled and extra letters. Reads FIFTYTY CENTSTS HALF A DODOLLAR Thoughts?
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    The bar is raised and there are no signs of cut or misplaced metal. Almost like it has been "glued on" like there have been reports of S mint marks being "glued" on other Morgans.
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    I had it checked and it turns out it is indeed authentic. Weight is good. Thanks again Bob.
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    Thanks Bob that is great news
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    A friend of mine has a Gold Mexico 50 Pesos 1821-1947 37.5 gram coin that has been in his family awhile. I noticed a spot on the front and thought it was odd so I weighed it. It weighs 41.5 grams. Is it for sure a fake then? Thanks
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    What is the point of someone doing that?
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    1891 O Silver Dollar Die Error? Thoughts?
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    Picked up this 1891 O Morgan Silver Dollar at a sale and after noticing the odd mark on the reverse I weighed it. It weighs 26.3 grams which is .04 grams low. Passed the ice test and magnet test. The raised mark appears to be from a strike not from post mint damage. Die Error?? Appreciate any help. Thanks