Can anyone else spot if (a) this is a fake, or (b) if this guy could even get 1/5 of what he's asking. There's something about the strange splotching or "lumpy" texture on the bust's cheeks that lead me to believe this is a fake, and that this price makes it a hoax listing.
He said that only 83 proofs were made or something like that. I don't think he said it was the last.
Again, he should have the coin checked by the grading guys. And a better place to sell it would be Heritage Auctions, not like the fake-coin infested eBay. You wouldn't believe how many people show up on Numista with fake Chinese coins they bought on eBay.
Kenny
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"Accordingly to a lot of questions from the respected and famous numismatists I see clearly that from the minted in 1905, 86 pieces finally the coin is only one on the World."
My translation:
"After consulting with a large number of respected and famous numismatists, it is apparent that, of the 86 pieces minted in 1905, this coin is the only one remaining in the World."
Which would have to be patently false based on Krause reporting the sale of one for $2,750.00 -- which price, I might add, is a discount on this guy by some $5,497,250.00!
