That coin is NOT a full head, even without the wear. It would probably grade out as a 53-55 depending on luster. Pretty good chance its been...
Looking to pick up a couple of PCGS proof walkers. Pr65+ to Pr67. CAC stickered is a plus. Please offer. I don't mind paying extra for nice coins.
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Just purchased an hour ago from Lindedad off of the PCGS forum BST. Nice addition to my Everyman Type Set. Graded PCGS AU58. [IMG] [IMG]
The following coins are for sale. All are graded by either PCGS or NGC. Coins will be shipped within 3 days of cleared payment. (I have to juggle...
I just stumbled across this thread. I think its a great idea and I'm going to email Rod Gillis in the ANA education department to see about...
The $10,000 wasn't to buy the coin, but rather to get the opportunity to encapsulate and authenticate it. So the finder got that $10,000 plus the...
Its like a hard rubber. It has give to it, but is very firm as well.
I'm not able to tell if its wear or weak strike, but I'd like the coin at a 58 if some of the high points are rub and as a 63/64 if its just weak....
I send em in after cracking once I get the submission back from regrades. Send about ten per month.
I second that. And add that proper lighting is also important.
This exhibit, if you just want to look at the coins, could take 5-10 min. But if you want to "study" the coins and appreciate them, I spent an...
On the way from Maine to Florida, I Stopped in DC for an hour to check out their "Stories on Money" exhibit at the National Museum of American...
Been working on that set slabbed for the past two years. Im buying them all in AU58. It a little more than half done. Be sure to look at the NGC...
I'll be in VA on monday and tuesday
Hey Guys, So I'm driving down 95 from Maine to Orlando, FL to get to school starting tomorrow and am looking for any coin stores with easy access...
Whoops. Thought this was THIS saturday.
* grades have nothing to do with grade, only eye appeal. Thats a whole different issue seperate from CAC. + grades are similar, but are still the...
IMO, CAC was established so that quality coins would no longer be held back by the lower end coins in a certain grade. The way the price guides...
Now that I am reading more and looking at more examples, the two are probably be 18th century british half pennys. Oh well. At least I feel like I...
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