Why would a TPG be using a highly magnified camera or microscope to examine a common date Roosevelt Dime?
I have no dog in this fight, but I don't see how you can say he has "spent much more on grading than what the coin is actually worth." The star...
MS65+
I had a really pretty one once, it might change your mind.
I prefer NGC with PCGS second, but right now, they are both on my list. For the most value at resale and liquidity, use PCGS.
I don't think it would look out of place in either an MS65 or MS66 holder. I like it at MS65+.
I sold this a while back, but the quality of the work was outstanding. [img]
That is a shame to find an 83-P in that condition, the clash adds insult to injury.
That is pretty cool, nice find.
Questionable Toning
I am assuming that is the Landis Nickel?
There are sellers who are honest and will advertise the fact that the coin is AT or QT. I shy away from selling raw AT coins on eBay because it...
The "no line fatty" holders were used from 1989 to 1995. NGC did not start using the 5FS designation until 2003. It is entirely possible that...
Looks MS66 6FS to me.
Ooooh, that mark on the neck might drop it to MS66, I didn't see that on the first set of photos.
I do it all the time, they are pretty good at giving 5FS when they miss it the first time or the coin was graded prior to the inception of the 5FS...
The coin looks really clean and your photos are a little underexposed so I am guessing that the color and luster are better than your photos are...
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