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That’s really neat!! You can see the sprue at 7:00 relative to the obverse. The other excess metal is spillage from the mould! Definitely...
Writeup I made when I purchased an earlier group from this hoard: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/the-perks-of-buying-hoards.317088/#post-3091002
I agree. You learn a lot more about the context of the coins as well as be able to add something to the knowledge of collectors. Buying the single...
The left coin is an example of the crude Unofficial style, and the right one of the fine official style. [ATTACH] An unofficial coin tree of...
I bought this hoard to analyze the types of Huo Quans in circulation at a given time. I divided the coins into three groups: Fine official style,...
I beg to differ. The half has lovely toning, flashy PL surfaces, and an attractive finely-detailed design (look at the hair!). The larger size is...
Apple products have pretty decent cameras. Nice photos! :) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
“Details” means that a grader believes that your coin has a problem, and that you coin should be relegated to “junk” status. At least that’s how...
The veins appear to be doubled. I have yet to see Longacre doubling where the interior of the devices are doubled.
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Is that a DDR I see on the 1870? Also, the reverse made me immediately think dipped. That flat orange is never a good sign. I hope it is just the...
I ignore toning when I grade. I like toning insofar when it signifies that the coin is original. In some cases I would pay a modest premium for...
There was one guy on Facebook who called me a scammer and a liar and threatened to sue me for defamation of character. The reason? I called him...
Did the coin change? Nope. Did the holder change? Yup. That all. This shows the pathetic state of the market.
https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/1-1DN6O/1796-draped-bust-half-dollar-overton-101-rarity-5-15-stars-ms-62-pcgs $100k cheaper, but this...
Wow... Is she also trashing the underbidder(s)? They are just as crazy.
Buy the holder (and sticker) and not the coin!
There are inherent discrepancies in opinions. However, the problem exists where these opinions are treated as God-ordained fact and the existent...
How about this PCGS MS-68+ 1938 S Mercury dime for $364,250? [ATTACH]
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