Thanks Paul. As you know St. Gauden's aren't my cup of tea, but like most coins, grading them to +-1 point isn't really that difficult with...
I see no contact marks in the bigger pics, nor do I see any milk spots. I do see some light die lines that are very typical on Ike proofs...
Every single TPG-graded MS St. Gaudens I've ever seen has some high point wear. Every single one. Will someone suggest I've not seen thousands...
Very interesting. There is clearly a great deal of difference between the two T2i shots which could be attributable to EFSC -- provided you...
NGC holders are NOT pure white. IIRC, they tend towards red or blue -- I cannot recall which.
Fascinating. Would you mind posting some pixels with and without EFSC so I might take a look at the results you describe? Thanks in advance...Mike
With all due respect, that is not even close to true. You can (and will) find coins up to at least 65 with some high-point wear (e.g. cabinet...
That's odd. I would send an e-mail to NGC asking your question. That said, G is correct, and you'd be better off looking at Heritage data and...
I said it. :devil: :D That said, I'm leaning towards 68 or even 67 after reading Lee's subsequent posts.
Is it a $25k coin in 65? I can see why they might not grade it then, but, man, that sure looks like a 65 to me. Big enough upside to warrant a...
I think luck has very little to do with it. ;)
That is a superb photo! Great lighting, great color, superb exposure. Luster detail is a bit lacking, but in making the color as even as you...
I thought we were talking about coin photography? I still suspect there's a problem with non-shutter induced vibration -- perhaps his copy...
I like your logic -- high or low. I'll take high. 70 DCAM. The above said, photographs of high grade ike proofs can be deceiving....
I do. I have two complete sets, proof and business strikes. Ikes were the coins that hooked me on coin collecting.
I suspect not. :( Rim nick and altered surfaces are primary concerns.
A Dansco album stored in your home (on a bookshelf, for instance) will tone coins naturally over time, as will a number of other coin albums....
As a buyer of coins, I prefer a photograph over a scan. A scan is easier to do and can easily outdo a poor photograph, but even the best scan...
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To the TPGs, it's often the difference between slabbing and not slabbing. Old scratches don't shine like new ones, and for some reason the TPGs...
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