If you crack the coin out of the holder you then void the certification and have no assurance that the coin will end up in another problem-free...
That's a proof.
Reprocessed cents will have a very prooflike look or feel to them. These are quite common.
Buy Mark Goodman's book, read it and start to practice.
I've never seen a debit or credit card used for coins at a show and I do this for a living, but of course this does not mean that no dealers will...
Does not look good to me.
Altered surfaces.
Excel.
I simply attempt to buy superb pieces.
The US Mint was inconsistent in its actions and decisions, which is pretty much how the US Mint has operated for many years.
I like the Franklins quite a bit and the title is amusing, too.;)
The image does not say proof to me.
The images terrify me and not in a good way.
My wife is well versed in all of this as well as where all records are kept and how to read them.
I don't like the eye appeal of the piece, but others might.
Over the years I have read a number of times where folks have complained that PCGS or NGC altered the appearance of a coin without authorization....
If I am interpreting those images correctly then that coin appears to be a full gem or darn near it. Nice coin.
It looks counterfeit to me, but even if genuine the coin has been worked to death and is horrible. Avoid this look and you will be much happier...
The proof designation is simply a method of manufacture and is not a grade. Therefore, all grades are available for proof coinage as long as the...
The first impression this piece gives to me is that it had prolonged exposure to rubber bands or something similar. Rubber has a very high sulfur...
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