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This is correct, MS67*T. The Appalachian Hoard was graded in 2000 prior to the 5FS and + designations so it can't have either of those. When...
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I do still own it, and I appreciate your use of the FSNC Quarterstep method.
1953-D Franklin Half Dollar PCGS MS66+ FBL [IMG] [IMG]
The oversized photos had me at AU50, but the slab photos are screaming XF45. I will be conservative. XF45
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I think if you saw it in hand, you would change your mind. It had fantastic toning and blazing luster.
This thread was fun so I created a new thread about a different 1945-D Jefferson Nickel that should take it to another level, check it out by...
Okay guys, we just finished a GTG thread of a 1945-D Jefferson Nickel that taught a very valuable lesson. This GTG thread is going to take it to...
I got it off E-Bay for $41 and bought it because it looked to have really nice luster, some decent toning, and the price was right. Figured I...
It's impossible to grade proofs from photos, but I am going to say PR65 because this level of toning will often subdue the mirrors. Crazy cool...
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That is correct, this coin is a 5FS cherrypick from an NGC 7 generation holder. I believe the 5FS inception occurred during the NGC 9 generation....
NGC used the FS designation for years and you needed 6 full steps to qualify. In 2003, the finally gave in and created two separate designations,...
Have you never seen a coin that was undergraded? I know we collectively like to tease the TPGs for overgrading, but they certainly make mistakes...
Anyone else want to guess the grade or opine about the steps before I reveal in a few hours?
You have posted this coin before, but these photos are much better. Since I already know the assigned grade, I will post my grade instead: MS66+*
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