Everyone does use their own system. Ours are only numbers, so go figure ;)
Here is one that we sold a while back. 1916 MS-65 Full Head
Not unless it occurred in shipping. (Hint)
Until recently, dipping and general cleaning was not a taboo. 80 to 90% of all 19th century and older coins have seen some cleaning. In today's...
You will find that often I am the first one to not only speak up on what I believe in, but also the first to take action. I am ashamed at some of...
I think that there are enough forums catering to the complaints now. What we need is to rise above, and share the good aspects. It is simular to...
When you submit coins to a grading service, you may specify that any coins not reaching a certain grade be returned raw. However, the fees will...
I would not go that far. The ANA is a very useful tool if the member chooses to take advantage of it. The library is worth triple the membership fees.
You can ask for only coins graded 69 or 70. However, you will still pay the grading fees for all the coins not making the grade. This is why the...
Well lets see. 100 million collectors, 30 thousand ANA members. We need to spread the word about our hobby, not limit it by who is or who is...
I seperated some of your thoughts so that I could answer each. Paying top dollar for what you want is a great idea. One I wish more collectors...
The new medals are created using a new technique in die preperation. The Wildlife series are the best example of this new proceedure.
GD, Would the dies not receive some form of treatment to remove the harsh edge. Some form of adjustment mark on the die itself. (For newer...
I have found it easy to find both in circ grades. Very difficult to find either in a true gem state though.
Cool prizes. If I would have known that you were giving away such cool prizes, I would have entered myself.
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Certainly an exceptional coin. Doesn't look like planchet adjustments to me. From what I can see in the pic, it almost looks like polish marks....
Really interesting planchet on that first one also. Could easily spend quite a few hours on that one. Beautiful coins sir.
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