Are you thinking of getting into the arts , man you'd be great at digital movies in Hollywood or special effects , graphic arts . If I was your...
It's a darn good explanation in my opinion . Wish I had thought of it .
Richie don't forget that most large gold coins had to be held by banks to back their currency . These had to be counted every time they had to...
Excellent point , one I was going to make . (not about the microscope but the one about bag marks vs. wear marks ). I mean how much do these...
Do you have a separate pad to draw with . I remember trying to draw with a mouse , I'd have to keep erasing and drawing . I think I erased more...
I have to admit it seems NGC and PCGS are loosening their standards and market grading coins too freely . But still on the whole I think PCGS and...
Good question , I'll try to find it in my ANA Grading Standards book .
I used to like ANACS , but after seeing too many coins over graded not just 1 pt. but 2 , you start to realize they slipped way down . I...
Sorry , I think it's a counterfeit . I'm not sure what it is but the 1 looks a tiny bit off . ;)
Especially if you have to draw with the mouse . It's like sketching with a bar of soap .
Most likely PMD . But I'd wait for an error expert to confirm it .
I'd still use ANACS for authentication . I might send them a Trade dollar I bought raw and a really nice '14-D 1/4 eagle also bought raw when I...
Good thought as I've seen counterfeit labels in flips , but never in a slab . Plus with what I've seen some pay for black slabs a counterfeit slab...
Where is the grade ?
If I buy a special ASE it will come in a holder . When I buy bullion ASEs the usually come with a holder too , but if they don't they go in a...
We have to learn our slabs too , especially the top two .
I love it . [IMG]
I agree for the lesser MS grades , but for gem and higher it should be well struck for the date and mint .
The way I read the last part of this is the government had a strong feeling some of the pieces did get out .
Is that why you made the '65 ?
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