Recent Content by mithril21

  1. mithril21
    Post

    Let's see your newest acquisitions!

    Recent upgrade [IMG]
    Post by: mithril21, Apr 8, 2023 in forum: US Coins Forum
  2. mithril21
    Post

    1998-S LMC Double Struck & Rotated In Collar Proof Error

    I have decided to consign this coin to Heritage Auctions for the ANA Worlds Fair of Money US Coins Signature Auction in Chicago from August 13-20....
    Post by: mithril21, Jun 18, 2019 in forum: What's it Worth
  3. mithril21
    Post

    Would this coin benefit from PCGS Restoration?

    That’s not true. I wanted it in a PCGS holder before I started this thread. The question was whether or not I should get the restoration done...
    Post by: mithril21, May 22, 2019 in forum: US Coins Forum
  4. mithril21
    Post

    Would this coin benefit from PCGS Restoration?

    Here are side-by-side comparisons of the two examples I gave. You really think mine is far worse? The PCGS sample has a large obv gouge (below the...
    Post by: mithril21, May 22, 2019 in forum: US Coins Forum
  5. mithril21
    Post

    Would this coin benefit from PCGS Restoration?

    Details grade for what reason? If you are referring to the scratches, than they are no worse than several other coins that were straight graded by...
    Post by: mithril21, May 22, 2019 in forum: US Coins Forum
  6. mithril21
    Post

    Would this coin benefit from PCGS Restoration?

    Assuming the grade remains the same (PCGS price guide for VG10 is $1500), then the cheapest way to get it into a PCGS holder is to submit it for...
    Post by: mithril21, May 22, 2019 in forum: US Coins Forum
  7. mithril21
    Post

    Would this coin benefit from PCGS Restoration?

    I just purchased this one yesterday. It was an upgrade for my AG3.
    Post by: mithril21, May 22, 2019 in forum: US Coins Forum
  8. mithril21
    Thread

    Would this coin benefit from PCGS Restoration?

    I want to cross this over into a PCGS holder. Should I opt for restoration as well? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Thread by: mithril21, May 21, 2019, 25 replies, in forum: US Coins Forum
  9. mithril21
    Thread

    1970-S Lincoln Cent. Small or large date?

    I’ve seen the comparison photos, but I just wanted confirmation from more experienced members. Is this a small date variety? It looks like the 9...
    Thread by: mithril21, May 2, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: US Coins Forum
  10. mithril21
    Post

    1998-S LMC Double Struck & Rotated In Collar Proof Error

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: mithril21, Apr 26, 2019 in forum: What's it Worth
  11. mithril21
    Post

    Rockwell test mark?

    Yes, thank you. As I previously said, they would never check the hardness on the actual striking face of the die. They would check the hardness on...
    Post by: mithril21, Apr 22, 2019 in forum: Error Coins
  12. mithril21
    Post

    Rockwell test mark?

    Why wouldn't they verify the hardness of the die? It is a basic quality check that is quick, easy, and non-destructive and is correlated with the...
    Post by: mithril21, Apr 22, 2019 in forum: Error Coins
  13. mithril21
    Post

    Rockwell test mark?

    Who are you responding to? I am sure the mint also checks the hardness of the dies to verify they are properly annealed prior to hubbing and...
    Post by: mithril21, Apr 22, 2019 in forum: Error Coins