I couldn't agree more with you Doug! I used to frequently get confused when I was initially learning when I compared my ANA grading guide to PCGS...
Here is an PCGS 50, and from what I have seen it iis quite a conservative example of a 50 for PCGS.
Anacs and NGC.
Here is one last photo with 2 right by each other.
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I feel that the market grade on this coin is about an au-50. In my opinion the detail is consistent with what the TPG's will call a 50. I am going...
NGC has recently started grading the softpack GSA dollars in an interesting way. They place the entire softpack inside a currency holder and then...
I must say that the slabs are impressive, which I find to be very scary. I suspect NGC will be doing all they can to stop this, and I wish them...
Hi Eduard, Your quarter is a B-1 variety. The B-1 variety is the most common variety for this year. Your coin in my opinion has strong xf-au...
Eduard, Your coin is a solid vf-30 IMO. THe coin may have been lightly cleaned in the past, but I think it would be deemed "market acceptable" by...
It's in Orlando Florida, and is quite possibly the largest coin show of the whole year.
PCGS if I'm not mistaken will be displaying a few of their grading sets at the September long beach show. I think it will be morgan dollars and...
I did, but regretably I'm not optimistic that ebay will do anything about it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1863-beautifull-liberty_W0QQitemZ230169856842 :D
If you paid through paypal, I'd file a complaint. The seller sounds rude and inconsiderate, and owes you a full refund, including return shipping IMO.
Your coin is a b-4 variety, which means it has a rarity rating of 4. The ones I have examined typically show the weird dishing effect you see in...
Unless the coin has well above average luster, I don't think it has a shot at upgrading.
66 wiped reverse 64 64 In that order IMO.
I believe that one is real, but I've definiely been wrong before, especially when looking at pictures.
WOW! I'm glad you didn't pay. The seller was notified by a slew of people, and he is very aware it is counterfeit. Also, if you ever want an...
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