When I put together a registry set of Ikes, I chose to collect in "top pop minus 1 grade". I could never justify paying the multiples that the...
Well deserved. :)
I can confirm, you are losing your mind -- 65PL. :) Just think, Ruben, how valuable it would when making a decision like this if you had the...
Tasty!
I like the look but I'm not a fan of hairlines on circulated bust coinage. Pass.
And here is the Naftzger N-1 that graded out PF-65: http://images.goldbergauctions.com/php/lot_auc.php?site=1&sale=54&lot=704 Lot 704 1846 N-1...
And confirmation it is the Naftzger-Holmes-et.al. specimen here: http://images.goldbergauctions.com/php/lot_auc.php?site=1&sale=62&lot=115...
Matt, I agree with you and PCGS on this one. To answer your question, no, I don't know if any of the N-1s have been given proof status @ PCGS. I...
Matt, Yes and yes. Grellman lists two proof only dies, N-22 (small date) and N-24 (tall date). Grellman says of N-1: "A few examples are...
Sure looks like the same die to me. If anything, your coin looks to be an earlier state. After further review, it does not appear to be the same...
"What is LDS luster in a NGC 67 RD slab?", Alex.
I guessed 63, but I am admittedly terrible at grading woodies from photos.
"one priced approx. 15% higher than the other because of the CAC sticker." I would argue that it is not necessarily so that the reason one is...
After looking at the Grellman slip, he says PROOFLIKE. Barring any information to the contrary, I would tend to believe Grellman/PCGS (prooflike)...
One of the coin types I don't have yet. Someday, perhaps.....
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My first reaction was it sure looks like a proof. After some more staring at the photo and thinking... You do see both exceptionally well struck...
This series is very difficult to grade in high mint state grades. IMO, it is LUSTER that makes or breaks a coin in this grade, and you can...
I don't see any downside to cracking them out and taking a look. You never know what you may find!
You've gotten some great advice above. I will not repeat it. However, I would strongly suggest that you either (a) get a large cent mentor, or...
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