EdG_Ohio

If you go to NGCs Dealer Locator and type or cut/paste this, United Kingdom of Great Britain, into search bar along with choosing "Other"...World coins you get a list of some that they are aware of. I'm not sure how accessible they would be for you though. These do seem to be a few places around . Also try NGC forum under the World coin forum also. Goodluck on your search.

Could try this....https://www.goodada.com/us/usa-customs-import-and-export-duty-calculator ...I didn't delve into it too deeply but it looks like you need to make sure the person selling has Export permission, The Greek laws seem to have some rules of shipping certain types of items (coins/collectables) from their nation...but be prepared to pay a handsome set of fees for shipping and customs.

Maybe that's why the floorboards back in the day had gaps in them, to act as a coin/gold collector. Silly notion but you'd have to wonder how many may have dropped through the floorboards though. Time to get the metal detector out and visit a few old ghost towns. I had considered slabbing it mainly for the reason of it getting potentially dropped in the future or how easily it could be further damaged. It would look so tiny in a slab ... hahaha

I've had this for a few months now and just had a chance to get it out and look better at it. A 1871 round Liberty G25C BG-813 and like me it's seen better days but I wanted to have at least one and for a affordable price. When I look at it's size, thickness and condition it makes me wonder what the heck they were thinking when they came up with these. I could easily bend this with my fingernail if I chose too. Knowing the clothing material was much thicker I imagine these were kept in a coin bag of sorts and kept in ones pocket. In this day and age I'd have these darn things bouncing around in my washer/dryer not knowing they were in my pockets...LOL If I pursue these I may have to invest in a microscope for better viewing. There is a substantial amount of dates and varieties involved with these and collecting all I believe would a daunting endeavor. They do have a bit of History in coinage and California gold which can be read here at NGC Coin Explorer. ...anywho...a 1871 Fractional for your viewing.

I can't speak for your token but they do differentiate between original and re-strikes. In my case they couldn't tell the difference on the Gold Mexico Pesos, same original dies were used like your scenario, so they automatically label it as a "Re-strike" regardless I suppose it's a default designation for them. Could be the opposite for your question or maybe a token is treated different.....I'm just guessing. BTW....Nice coin/token

Have to start somewhere... https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/8710/ccg-is-hiring/

I tend to look at the date as I don't have any popsicle sticks in my backyard...but that's just me.

While on a German theme.....I picked up a Germania Mint coin to go with my steins I collect also. These were brought up on another post elsewhere and I decided I needed one.

I thought I had the only Zeppelin ticket...go figure

Others will chime in I would think but It really wouldn't help with resell value I believe. You'll have ship to postage/maybe insurance, grading fees and return postage. This will just increase the amount you "invested" in this coin and the markup may be too much unless you wait like 20 years. You have the COA and in a Air-tight container w/a nice box to go with it. It's a nice coin, I'd leave as is really.

You are better off asking in this forum as this is for buying and selling. Hope it helps. https://www.ngccoin.com/boards/forum/90-newbie-coin-collecting-questions/

Couldn't help myself....

Thanks for sharing. The information you provide occasionally, is this data you have compiled through your research or you visit the Archives themselves on occasion or use the online database ?

Nice Buffalo. I can't say 100% the reason for the toning pattern but sometimes it due to whatever it was in contact with for a period of time and/or environmental conditions.

The only thing NGC has on Coin Explorer is This....Here. "Though this issue is plentiful from uncirculated rolls and bags saved at the time, the 1959 Philadelphia Mint half dollar is surprisingly scarce in grades above MS-65. There are two possible reasons for this high grade rarity. Always considered a common issue, 1959(P) was not widely sought as single coins for many decades after being made, and frequent trading by the $50 face value bag led to the coins suffering frequent contact with one another. In addition, the U. S. Mint abandoned its cardboard Uncirculated Set holders that often imparted attractive toning to earlier dates in this series. The 1959 and later sets have instead been housed within plastic and thus never attained pleasing coloration that can boost their grades a point or two. Like the 1958(P) halves, this issue may be found coined with a reverse die used previously to strike proofs. These are distinguished by the sharp eagle figure, and examples form a minority of the 1959(P) circulating edition. One reverse die was hubbed from both the proof and currency hubs. This resulted in the eagle showing the sharp figure overlapping the weak, and it is a highly prized variety (FS-801)."

I know this guy who has a 1959 D MS65 FBL, it's his birth year set , it's current NGC "Value" is $115 .......edit: I just realized it was a 59 P my bad.....

When they send you your final invoice email a 2nd email will have a pdf file with shipping info

I thought using it was the norm really. I've never even considered calling given the workload they most likely have to endure. Just like to see it go faster is all (but then waiting is half the fun correct?).←

The symbol just below the 1 that goes through the -script looks like a old school compass we used in geometry class.

My old eyes can't read the -script between the 1 and system...hurts my whittle brain

you may want to try posting here ......https://www.ngccoin.com/boards/forum/6-us-world-and-ancient-coins/ for a better response. Not many folks look here.

According to the scan of the barcode it is. Not all slabs get a image, that is a paid option some people don't get. You yourself can take a image of the slab and upload it to your registry.

without images there really isn't any way to give judgement. Also posting on the Newbie forum section may be a better option for answers to your questions.

I see no need to do anything to those, I was under the impression you had some nastiness...that ain't those ... going on by your description.

I've had no issues with using Acetone on copper or silver. It won't magically remove all crud but if it's not embedded or encrusted on it for a long period of time it can lift some off. Trying to pick off pieces or larger debris may result in uneven color on coin, personal discretion advised. Using the Qtip rolling method helps but only gently....you are not scouring the crud off a old skillet. Needless to say all safety precautions should be taken when using. I'll admit I don't buy distilled water but do use bottled water for a rinse. Lay on paper towel and gently dab with PT and allow to dry on crumpled foil. I have sent a handful in (8 ?) for grading with no "cleaned" label return...so far. This is just a opinion and only for personal use of coins.