MA all the way. Blue and yellow target/album toning.
Fake? Really? Shield doesn't look off to me.... What, specifically, looks off to you? This one shows same rim effect:...
I'd vote for AT. Regardless, it's not MA (Market Acceptable as defined by NGC/PCGS), IMO.
Die crumbling is my guess. Reminds me of large cents with a similar look.
My understanding is this is one step in a two step process. First is define the term. Done. Second is outlaw it for PNG dealers. To be...
Yes, my understanding is they get damaged if you try and remove them. "Destroyed" is a bit strong of a word. No, I've not seen nor heard of a...
I'll offer another analogy (although not as good as Paul's above). I am a very confident driver. Never been in an accident. However, I carry an...
There is a very important difference between taking "someone else's word on what the grade is" and "seeking the opinion of an independant third...
That was a superb post, Paul. Well said, sir.
I'll leave the AT/NT debate for others.... The coin does not appear to me to be considered MA (market-acceptable) by any major TPG.
At current rates, I think you'll be better served, investment wise, with generic gold. The thought being, the spreads are near historic lows --...
The coin appears to me to be cleaned and/or overdipped. Surfaces, particularly obverse, look "odd" to my eye.
Strike is above average however luster appears in the photo to be more like a 63 than a 64, IMO. Reverse has prominent spot and something odd...
:confused: FWIW, I had the coins graded 3 and 6.
Dag nabbit.
How about a double-dime? [img] [img]
Are you sure that's true for PCGS? It is my understanding that they use their own data.
That's rather shocking. Are you sure?
**** hath, indeed, frozen over. (I agree with you, BTW) :)
65rb
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