Most likely fake. I'm not an expert but that would be a very rare coin in very nice condition. You have a better chance of catching a unicorn than stumbling upon one of those that hasn't already been graded.

Welcome! I personally don't know much about non-American coins but I know plenty of people here may be able to help.

Welcome to the forum!

I can't answer your question but I'm sure someone can. I also can't see the face!

On 2/8/2019 at 7:48 PM, acan451 said:

In short, a sample slab is what a grading company's us too show the public their newest holder. 

When PCGS first started grading world coins, this was their first sample of a world coin they produced.

It showed collectors what the coin and holder would look like together.

So every time a new type of holder comes out so does the sample slab.

There are hundreds of sample slabs from every grader with some command a high premium

too collectors. Collecting sample slabs is becoming very popular now with many new collectors coming on board.

Hope this helps

Alan 

 

Yes it does. Thank you!

On 2/8/2019 at 8:42 PM, SMS said:

Received this one directly from them, but have not been able to find any on the market anywhere.  David Lawrence Rare Coins' pet project when the TPGs were going more quacky than normal back in 2008.

I used to live a short distance from DLRC. I attempted to go to their store once but I don't think they allow drop-ins.

I also used to live very, very close to another dealer. I forget the name but it was one of the dealers that advertised very prominently on many different pages in Coinage and CoinWorld magazines. On the back cover. Also wasn't allowed to drop in. Boo.

Hmmm... I can't quite tell what you're talking about.

That looks like a deep field.

Beautiful. The "polishing" is part of the story. I love that this hobby appreciates wear and original patinas and toning.

Love the chamber pot cent!

Beautiful copper tokens. 

Beautiful!!

What do you mean sample or first world sample?

Very cool

This is exciting! I don't collect medals but I am very curious to follow along your progress and see what you choose

Well, I don't know what to think of that legend.

Prior to?!

Very nice. Any reason you're posting all the Davos medals now?

Huh. The history book (!) and coinage suggests it was a two year party!

And on January 9, 2019, one of my favorite coin series:

Walking Liberty Half Dollar

I believe my earliest proof coin is a 1941 Walking Lib!

I'm running a little behind on this. Here are two recent Featured Articles:

From December 4, 2018:

Kalākaua coinage

 A set of silver coins of the Kingdom of Hawaii dated 1883, authorized to boost Hawaiian pride by giving the kingdom its own money. They were designed by Charles E. Barber, Chief Engraver of the United States Bureau of the Mint, and were struck at the San Francisco Mint. The issued coins are a dime (ten-cent piece), quarter dollar, half dollar, and dollar.

Gorgeous coins. I don't have any. I am a big fan of Barber's designs though.

Love the Bicentennial! Must've been a fun time!

These must've been worth more than your typical $1 chip. 

Gaming? How were they using these tokens?

Hey, welcome! Have you found a coin club or coin show nearby?