That is not what we are saying. It is nearly impossible to see luster in those photos - either of them. That is why I showed you how to see...
It looks likes die pair #1 to me. I can see the die crack and I think I see the T r U s T. I cannot tell whether it is a no "D" or a weak "D"....
If you are looking for luster in those photos, you do not understand luster. Very few photos actually show luster. This is one of the better I...
Sorry, but there is not question there. Do you know what cart wheel luster is? Regardless of the color, they should both have some cart wheel...
I am seeing lots of shine, but not much luster. Maybe it is the pictures, but that is my opinion.
@jmccarty I would not pretend to tell you what you want or especially what you can afford. However, they are rare (only about 300 are certified...
I will put it this way. Of the top 4 NGC complete wheat cent set, only one has a red DDO, 2 have a brown and one has none.
And the raised part comes from the depression just below the tie.
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PMD
My first take is that it is AU and dipped a lot. However, there is nothing specific I can point to as an indicator.
Reds for that coin are extremely rare since they all (nearly all?) got released. If I remember the story correctly, a lot of people were buying...
Wear on an MS coin? I know they grade "cabinet worn" coins as MS, but I see no wear here. There is a minor planchet mark left, but not much...
1. I cannot tell for sure, but I am guessing struck through a loose piece. 2. PMD and struck through grease, NOT a "brockage" 3. PMD 4. T is PMD...
Sorry, but cleaned and environmental damage. I would guess AU, but it might be MS.
I give! Are those scratches not on the slab or am I missing something?
It is a 1977 cent. It is not plated.
A lot of you got the grade. It is a 65, but RB. There is a lot of red on it, but it really is RB. However, everyone over estimated the price....
Since no one even has the right number of digits in the price yet, I will give you a hint. It is RB and not red.
Any more guesses? No one is even close to the price yet. Answer later today.
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