I've notice this as well. While I don't have an exact answer, a guess might be more appropriate, but the mint has been using an outside contractor...
Another fine score, an ef, nearly identical to my own.
The lack of better luster, even under toning, might hold it to an AU58. None the less, a nice specimen of a semi-key date.
$11.50 for a key date, full rim, full date and photo grading in vg8/10? Chaching! Lucky you.
It would absolutely look better in hand than the photos. The grade is also accurate.
I'd suppose around 2000 including both key dates. Which is where I would start for two reasons. One, the prices will only get higher if you put...
The only mint marked Three Cent was an 1851o. But, those were silver and not nickel.
Stick with a MS63
In the AU range for sure. As for cleaned? Until verified I always assume so. In any case, a beautiful specimen you have there! Gorgeous.
A four-letter word that would get removed. And it ain't "good".
While I have many, many in my library it's tough to pick a favorite. From Mine to Mint by Roger Burdette is a fascinating read about the early...
A question I've pondered myself putting together a PCGS MS/PF 70 set of Australian Wedge-tailed Silver Eagles. Countless "Gem BU" graded available.
Polished like a Harley.
These are right up my alley as I'm 33 short of the series. MS63. Despite the tick above the head and though the "76".
Those which lack LIBERTY, like the Two-Cent.
MS64. The details may warrant a higher grade, say a 65, but the remaining mint luster I believe keeps it at a 64.
103 according to my copy of the Overton book.
Not for me. But if a youngster picks one up and starts a Franklin set because of them, is that not a good thing?
Could not agree more. Same goes for the tone doctors out there as well. Ughh.
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