Those are just spots, probably dirt. Not damage. the scratches on the obverse are far more concerning
Absolutely! Many have corrosion spots that might not be obvious in pictures. Even straight-graded MS
heritage sells far more than just coins, though
If the market is currently stable with, say, 1,000,000 collectors in the US, then we only need 1 in 400 or so kids to pick up coin collecting as a...
I guess I have been overly harsh on my own Lincolns. point high for round one, point low this round, average is +/-0 :D
I would recommend this one. You can contact them from their website and see if they would offer a 10-15% discount from the eBay price. That would...
This is what I generally do, though I often have a number ready.
My Randall hoard cent. It is graded 62, but I paid 63 money for it. One of my favorite coins! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Definitely Randall hoard. The stains confirm it. I don’t like the haziness of the reverse. If it is prices at 61 money or lower, go for it. If...
Looks below the surface. I also see metal movement. That means it is PMD
reputable dealers and auction houses, mostly
For $3000, you can buy a really nice DICT PERPETVO denarius struck by Julius Caesar between March 1 and March 14 in 44 BC. It is often cited as...
Fred Weinberg was careless in cleaning off his desk back in the 1980’s
I always reply “Every genuine 1804 dollar was at one point raw.”
Someone posted a 1943 copper cent that was really promising, and several members here believe the coin just HAD to be fake. They gave no reason...
My point is that education and common sense would solve the problem. If new collectors hope to strike it rich on “steals” or think it is wise to...
MS-64 RD. Great luster, as most early Lincoln cents have, but it is rather baggy on both the obverse and reverse. I see no reason that this would...
Same
In my experience, the barcodes have always been noticeably different, but only when you compare to the genuine slab from a known genuine photo....
If those collectors make the conscious decision to not learn anything about the coins themselves and depend on the plastic and graders to do all...
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