I think it is just glare, but possible die chip??
Yep, I beleive its a proof. I never tire of seeing these beautiful nickels!!
Ok, My in hand evaluation of the coin, First off it has some unattractive brown toning spots on the obverse, around the cheek and in the hair. The...
Well, unfortunately I don't see an RPM, but one of our RPM experts may be along and offer an opinion. Thanks for sharing!
Ok... Well... I can't extend it again... Once again, some were close, but none correct... PCGS Grade MS61.. Members within 1 grade: Spock1k...
No more edits, I am now going and checking the grades, back in a few...
Grade changes allowed for 5 more minutes then I will see if anyone nailed it... If not, I'll award the close grade winners!
Hey all, another style of counting machine marks you may run into, especially on older coins are the small pin wheel or small swirl marks that...
Just wanted to second that, but also specify MS67 Full Step as the minimum grade or no grade, It is worth more as a MS66 Full Step DDO Double Eye...
Do you have a clear close up photo of the second one? It would be interesting to see if it is an RPM...
Yes and No .. To start, nickels from this era and earlier were made from dies that had the mint mark punched on by hand ( ok, a mallet and a metal...
hmmm... an abraded strike collar.... or.... sandblasted.... Interesting to say the least
when will that be avaiable for the hundredaire??
Will do... :)
Have you ever seen a PCGS grade of AU56? :) I think that would be a rare slab indeed! Lets just clear the air here and say... It is an MS coin!
Well to borrow a favorite ebay term.. yea, grading is subjective... however, in my opinion , this coin is very text book for the grade. In hand it...
Well I am going to extend the guessing one more day, remember you may edit your grade, if you like or you may leave well enough alone and hope you...
Right on, it is great to see folks starting to take notice of the forum we have here for nickels! Just on a side note, I Talked with JT and he...
That so awesome... that makes me more than a wee bit jeolous...
nope not me... That dude is from wyoming!
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