@Kentucky , the obverse design is different on the lettered edge 1836 vs the reeded edge 1836 bust half. See John Milton's? That's the same...
I recently got an NGC dealer membership.
The star weakness is due to strike, not wear. Look at stars 12 and 13.
It's so true that details coins don't get a second look.
Yeah, I just wondered if it was a defective blank... simply because the scrape took a LOT of force, yet everything else about the coin is original...
I absolutely love this coin. 1835 N-16 Head of 1836. The best part is that I only paid $60 for it. Acetone lifted a layer of green off it and...
Actually, there is some truth to what Typecoin posted. I'm not sure what algorithm PCGS Coinfacts uses, but if you look up say, 1806 XF40 Draped...
66. Wonderful originality and luster. Surprisingly solid strike despite the failing dies. Minimal marks.
68. Luster booming, 2 tiny "flaws" with the milk spot on obverse and light reverse torch mark.
Easy 67 CAC.
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So cool!
Please post your results when it comes in.
Some of these pedigrees can be had for cheap. I had a $800 Eliasberg once. And a $800 Newman.
There's a weird rim thing going on. Anyone know? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'd try it at PCGS or NGC if you got it cheap. 63 reds sell for 100-150
MS63 RD
Reverse of 95? Sheldon #? Thanks so much. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Can we stop pretending that hiring normal, willing people to help you (and them) make money is equivalent to a prostitute/pimp relationship? No...
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