I think it's a EF-45 but with a possibility of a prior cleaning. Just a first impression when I look at the coin but I cannot support that with...
My grade is VG-8 but I think it would grade as F-12. The TPGs would give it a F-15 but for the series of scars in the field to the left of...
MS-64. Looks like nice luster, a little bit weak strike on obverse but not much, no wear or breaks to my eye, a few lines on obverse and reverse...
For that half dime to get the gold bean, CAC thinks it is a 58. Is it a 58? Shoot, I feel lucky when I get within two grades. But this is a...
Really cool story to go with that note. I'm not familiar with CSA notes but I was intrigued by the notation that the note would be redeemed six...
Photos are pretty good. Nicely in focus and still good focus when blown up. Color looks pretty good. It looks like there's a little glare on...
Yes, there were draped bust dollars minted in 1795, but the first draped bust half dollars were minted in 1796.
Bravo, somebody finally noted that the emperor has no clothes.
Well, the most obvious is that it's a draped bust which weren't minted before 1796! Thank goodness for idiots.
Nice looking coin. If you're interested, your coin is Die Marriage 4 (LM-4), one of only five die marriages in 1834, tied with 1837 for the...
I will be at the FUN Show in Orlando on July 8-10. If anyone wants to meet up, I will be attending the Friday 9 am LSCC club meeting, the...
Answering your second question first, less than 1% of all coins granted a green CAC certification earn the gold CAC certification. IIRC, the...
you might check with Sedwick Coins. He specializes in early Spanish cobs and coins. Shipwreck Coins and Artifacts of all Nations - Spanish...
Well, this is from personal experience. In August, 2020 I took a lot of gold bullion coins and ten GSA Morgans to my local dealer for estate...
Got it. I understand what you were getting at. But we often tend to be a pedantic lot. So, even if and when the die crack extends from rim to...
I just checked PCGS and their grading standards allow hairlines all the way up to PR-66. For PR-63, here's what they say" "Average or slightly...
Current grading standards allow hairlines in grades less than 65. In fact, I think the hairlines are what cause the reduction in grade, assuming...
Mr. Moon is the son of the secretary of our local coin club. He was a YN in that club but it was before I became a member.
Are potato chip crumbs bad for coins?
I love that design although I know some people aren't so enamored of it. Great looking coin and I admire your self-control.
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