Beware Of "Scanned" Images Vs Digital Photos !

Scott, I agree with you with the BEWARE... but I disagree with you about scanned images vs digital photos. Scanners and cameras are BOTH capable of creating false representations of the subject, whether due to inadvertent improper use of either tool by the operator or planned fraud by the unscrupulous seller. ebay is rife with examples of both good and bad images, from both scanners and cameras.

If you come across a questionable image, why not simply ask for another under varying light condition, angle, etc.? For higher priced items, sellers should be able to comply with such a request without question. Unfortunately, there are the less then honest sub-population of sellers who intentionally post inadequate images (whether from scanner or camera), in hopes of duping potential buyers in thinking they've found a gem.

Thanks for the update, I was looking at this coin.