Tough series for me to grade in mint state. Very tough. I guessed 64, but could have guessed 63 or 65 too.
p.s. If forced to guess, I would say 64, but your Kennedy looks like it would grade anywhere between 63 and 66 from the pics. But really I can't...
Initial response: You are grading the wrong side first. I think you will find that coins are primarily graded by their obverse. The reverse is...
Only a 62, Lance? Sure looks nicer that that! Nice '54, Mark. :)
Here's a '54. It is a N-18 and another one of my favorites. Not the highest grade, only a PCGS 64 RB, nor the most expensive, but just a coin I...
Proof is in receipts. I log it in a spreadsheet and do the calculations there. I submit it using the IRS form. I am surprised accountants have...
Whether you are selling on e-bay or face-to-face, it is important to keep track of what you paid for a coin and what you sold that coin for (along...
Get a proof coin. Take an eraser, like the one on the end of any pencil. Rub said eraser across the fields of said proof coin. Viola, you have...
Cash is and always be king at a coin show. Trades are just another variable that a dealer is likely to outsmart you at. If you want to buy and...
I am always wary of collecting avenues where (a) I have trouble distinguishing the differences between coins, (b) when the same coin raw sells for...
There are lots of reasons I collect copper, but its bullion value is not amongst them. ;) Although I do not invest that way, I'm sure others do,...
Nice coins, guys! Larry, what a wonderful strike on both your coins! Cat, That '53 is awesome! Lance, What a nice wholesome circulated...
I frequent this forum and PCGS. I used to scan a few more, but not any longer.
Good questions.... On your first question: Because Sheldon never intended it to be used for grading. It was intended for pricing coins....
Neat coin for $20. I like your idea about how to frame your collection, too!
Probably the favorite of my late date coins, here's an 1850 with silky luster: [img][img] And a nice brown 1851: [img][img] Happy new...
Mark & Lance, Nice ones! LGL, Lots of meat left on that one! :) Here's a rough '49 (unattributed) I've owned for a while, and for some reason...
Another 66. Luster looks quite strong. I'll bet the slight discoloration on the bust wasn't there at grading, and the slight mark in in the...
Great news, Dick. I'm happy to hear that. I've been thinking of you both. :)
Here's what I'm thinking.... Fields almost immaculate. Luster looks strong as well. No obvious marks on the rim visible, although the slab...
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