The 1900-O is more like a G6/VG8 than anything else. I also love Barber coins (check out my avatar), but be aware that most of the half dollars...
Your experience regarding these government issued sets is the same as mine. Currently, I picked up two large boxes of this material from a client...
I agree with GDJMSP with respect to the likelihood of a very rare or famous coin being graded to a slightly less strict standard by the TPGs. I...
I feel rather free to write my opinions about the coin because you asked, so please do not take this personally. I don't like the coin or how I...
I have one of these in my collection, though much lower in grade, and they are cool as all get out.
I use this coin, with the reverse partially rotated, for both my avatar here and as an image for my business. It is my favorite piece- [IMG]
It is great to have a terrific dealer-client relationship. I attempt to cultivate these for my business and, once in a while, they are...
In my experience, short sets are generally worked on when a healthy portion of a set is financially acceptable and generic enough to attract a...
This is a great post with truly useful advice. I have also noticed what appeared to me to be an increase in threads where the titles are simply...
Paying an annual membership seems like a great way to lose money.
Sounds good and it appears as though you know what you are buying, which is why I asked in the manner that I did previously.
What do you grade them and what are your thoughts on the surfaces?
If I recall correctly, fire-resistant or fire-proof safes/cabinets have moisture retaining properties that may accelerate unattractive or unwanted...
I like the look of it a lot. The white balance is clearly off, but the coin looks to be free of massive hairlines.
Graffiti is post-mint damage and has nothing to do with anything imparted onto the die.
SLQ meaning Standing Liberty Quarter or Seated Liberty Quarter? I assume Standing Liberty Quarter. I would not necessarily suggest for folks to...
I use one of the disposable B&L aspheric 5x loupes for grading and general inspection. I also have a 10x Zeiss that only gets used for in-depth...
Agree with GDJMSP.
Sorry, I'm seeing a business strike. If you are so certain it is a proof then you should have the coin sent to PCGS/NGC immediately.
Here is a PCGS F15 that I have on my site; it might help you in the evaluation of your coin- [IMG]
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