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    Post your nickels

    Was your MS64 a PCGS slab? There seems to be a general consensus (and the opinion of the top guys like Lehigh) that PCGS is significantly tougher...
    Post by: Tom Jefferson, Nov 30, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Post your nickels

    A little better contrast showing that "chopped up" Monticello....as well as Mr. Jefferson's cut-up face. [ATTACH]
    Post by: Tom Jefferson, Nov 30, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Post your nickels

    Hi, wondering what the veterans would think the grade should be before I disclose what the expensive "professionals" graded it.
    Post by: Tom Jefferson, Nov 29, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Post your nickels

    My learning continues regarding Jefferson Nickels and the mysteries of "professional grading services." I've studied the "rules," examined many...
    Post by: Tom Jefferson, Nov 29, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Post a Toned Coin

    New to this forum and new to the photo game, but this is a very nice 1889 Morgan. As usual (especially among rookies), the photo does not nearly...
    Post by: Tom Jefferson, Nov 28, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Ikes

    bdunnse: Not sure why you doubted me on my post but ok[ATTACH] . Photos of two-headed 71 Ike attached. I've read that these are apparently sold...
    Post by: Tom Jefferson, Nov 28, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Ikes

    An Ike Story: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Last week my 88 year old mother-in-law asked my wife to "go to the bank and get me 10 silver...
    Post by: Tom Jefferson, Nov 25, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Grade Wars- Attack of the Slabs

    Post by: Tom Jefferson, Nov 23, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    1969 s Lincoln Cent: Is there such a thing as a s/s? And how about this grading??

    Hi, new to CoinTalk and trying to learn. I have a number of high mint state 1969 S Lincoln cents and wondering about value so doing some...
    Thread by: Tom Jefferson, Nov 10, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Full Steps/Full Bands

    Paul, once again thanks for sharing your knowledge, and of course your outstanding photos. I agree on the grade...nice nickel. Still pretty...
    Post by: Tom Jefferson, Nov 8, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Full Steps/Full Bands

    Hi Kentucky, I'm a bit confused. The link I included is indeed a PCGS slab at MS 67FS. A nice nickel...but dubious as full steps.
    Post by: Tom Jefferson, Nov 7, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Full Steps/Full Bands

    Hi, excuse the redundancy from another Jefferson nickel thread. Watched the video; studied photos; think I understand full steps.....and then I...
    Post by: Tom Jefferson, Nov 7, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Post your nickels

    Hi, a rookie on this site and still trying to understand the mysteries of grading services and the apparent value of plastic holders vs coins....
    Post by: Tom Jefferson, Nov 7, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    VARIETY: 1941-S Large "S" Jefferson Nickel FS-501

    The more I check out the Large S vs small S issue, the more confusing it becomes, particularly as it involves the placement of the MM. For...
    Post by: Tom Jefferson, Nov 1, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum