I don't have the coin in hand yet, but at this grade I'd expect the hairlines to be plentiful. Oh well, I would have less hesitation about putting...
Good points Mark and Danr. It got me thinking about a certain well known ebay coin dealer that always seems to have an abundance of raw "superb...
Several things I would save for, if I ever give myself long enough: -A nice common PMG certified VF $1,000 bill. -An early capped bust $5 gold...
It may have a little rub on the devices and that's why it only got 61 instead of a 63. I know TPGs will occasionally grade a coin MS with mild...
thanks everyone! Yeah, there look to be a couple "milk spots" on the obverse, and some tiny hits in the field. I really like the reverse though,...
nothing but a humble pr-61.:)
A proof tis true.:goofer: My first early proof. Definitely not "high end"; but they aren't that much more expensive then they're mint state...
DANSCO rules! I don't think there are any albums that are "complete" unless you want to customize; but the dansco 7070 is a great start, and a...
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woohoo, i got one right.:smile good discussion and nice coin.
Don't dismiss the smaller denominations either....ones from the nineteenth century(barber/seated) are actually often more valuable than the...
I was thinking it might be a whiz job. Are there other cleaning methods used to simulate luster?
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