Although collectors love and drool over Saints, common dates in grades 63\64 or less are mostly just "pretty bullion". These are bought and sold...
Sometimes, a large hit or gash could be considered damage. Grading is more than just counting marks. Luster quality counts greatly. Strike,...
The sticker rate for gem Saints is only 5-10%. A large reason for rejection are marks going across the rays. If you ask, they will usually tell...
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Mid VF. The rim bump wouldn't bother me too much - if the price was right. Few of these don't have an issue or two. Many are simply...
My choice would be Libs in 61-62 or Saints in 63-64. Seems like you are more of a stacker than collector. RARCOA and HJB ltd always have a bunch...
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Nice to see you in these parts, Messydesk.
As mentioned earlier, foreign bank vaults were the source of many, if not most of the gold coins in collector hands. Thousands are still being...
Heck, now I am confused!
Likely not worth slabbing, although some dates are worth a surprisingly large premium over melt.
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Son of a gun, I grew up in Crown Point too.
Got them both!:cigar:
I like it as a 40. To me, it just doesn't have an AU "look" to it - a little too much rub, and not enough luster. I don't think that PCGS...
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Nice to see one of these that hasn't been brightened and scrubbed. The perfect look.
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I have used an acrylic aquarium scratch remover kit with amazing results - even on badly scratched slabs (I realize this isn't something that...
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