I think a stronger argument is why is it not a 64+ or even a 65? Survey the vast number of copper coins graded MS64 and the numerous bag marks,...
I guess I'm a little confused, is the argument the coin is over graded or undergraded? Because the dent (I doubt very much it's a scratch) is...
Good read - http://numismaster.com/ta/numis/Article.jsp?ArticleId=9820
Yeah, machine doubling, unfortunately. Here's an example of MD that really through me due to the fact it was only on the mint mark. I thought...
Yeah, it's pretty clear someone in the Carson City mint was making these coins on purpose. Nevertheless, they are very cool and would make a nice...
Well, I suppose then you wouldn't want to hear that I found this coin in a bag of circ dimes that I purchased as general melt silver, huh? You...
Here's an interesting DDO for ya all - [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] While DDO's from the CC mint aren't all that rare (and are believed to be made...
Now having seen the reverse, I'm convinced a 64 is an appropriate grade. While it's very temping to second guess NGC or PCGS, more often than not,...
Proof coins from back in the day were a whole other beast than proofs today. These old proofs were often housed in coin drawers, hence the reason...
I'm thinking the scratch (dent) is why it's only a 64, the rest of the coin looks fairly clean (from what I can see). MS64 designation allows for...
Here's one you don't see very often - P/P/P TDR [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Same as the early days of slabbed US coins, collectors hated the slabs, claimed they were worthless and often busted them out. Yet today slabbed...
I agree with everything said, but there clearly are solid buyers of slabbed ancients willing to shell out good money for graded ancients. And...
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