I totally agree with this. For me, Barber designs in MS/AU have a subtle beauty that quickly wears off as the grade lowers.
Then you mean two points lower, right? I am not an expert grader or an expert on 83 CC Morgans, but that coin is probably in the MS62 range. I...
@Burton Strauss III Is that the grade and slab for the OP's coin?
Thank you all! I have ordered some pure acetone and will try a soak. @Hiddendragon and @Spark1951 - I didn't mean to imply the coin was...
Before I ask my question, let me just state that I know there is no value in this coin and any time or money spent on it will be about love and...
@samclemens3991 That's an excellent question! Honestly, I don't know. I have been on this 'coin journey' for a few years. I have completed this...
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I was trying out a new photo rig and thought I'd share. I still have a Benji out for re-holdering, but here is the half-dollar typeset I have been...
So I made this comparison image of 1890 O's on PCGS's site: [ATTACH] You can see the 'weakness' of that year and mint. Based on these images,...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hey - I saw this on ebay tonight: Is the flatness and discoloration wear or a weak strike? PCGS graded it an MS64 - so they...
Me too. This looks like an easy 65. Maybe it doesn't exhibit luster in person. Has it been graded?
Hey - I just wanted to say 'Thank You' for this thread. I learned a ton. @dcarr and @Jack D. Young - thanks for the photos.
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