I barely noticed that dark area in hand, mostly because the obverse absolutely mesmerizes you. NGC’s policy of rejecting any coin with near...
Well being able to predict what grade the TPGs will assign is the whole trick. I look at it this way, if they are more than one grade away from...
MS66+*
I think there is virtually no chance that coin is AU. This is the reason I'm worried that it won't grade gem. [IMG] [IMG] They graded the coin...
Nice catch, FWIW, Bob's photos are better than Phil's anyway.
I can't see the doubling in your photos, but the die gouge from the R to T i LIBERTY seems to be a pretty good diagnostic. I don't know much...
2.8 This magenta/violet color scheme is pretty generic for 60’s LMC but that TruView makes the coin look great.
I find Washington Quarters one of the tougher series to photograph
I didn’t guess less than gem, but your photos seem to be hiding the luster which you say is very good. I think that is probably the reason for...
+1
The toning is nice but no way star worthy. The coin just doesn’t have the look of a premium gem unless the photos are hiding luster. I have it...
NGC is notoriously more strict with strike designations than PCGS. NGC will not grade a coin FS is there are any marks or any bridges on the...
I don’t see any doubling and am not aware of any DDO for this date/mm. Based on the photos, there is weakness in the steps under 3rd pillar that...
The toning on this coin is absolutely hiding any luster at all making it appear at first glance to be XF/AU, but upon closer inspection there is...
While I agree with everything you said, I still smell a rat.
Yes, instantly! Proofs are designed for collectors and are supposed to be very high grade. Business strikes are meant for circulation and...
We should ask the OP. Oh wait, he hasn't been seen since 2011.
Agreed, if you can't beat them, join them. A throwback from the Rainbow Blues collection. [img]
I love yellow patina on copper, I’m at 3.3
No problem, glad I could help!
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