I'll guess it's a brilliant finish proof-65. It looks too well struck to be an MS, although I am frequently wrong.
That coin is at best an ms-63 I would bet.
after consulting the dictionary, it appears their usage was correct.
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Thanks speedy, I do have the PCGS grading guide, but I must have skipped over the section on commemoratives, probably since they don't appeal to...
Does anyone have any good references for how to grade commemoratives. It seems like the only guide I have that covers them is the red book, and...
Already have. I just find it odd, since both names have pretty good feedback.
Well, I just bought a coin from a seller here:...
BTW, I'm not trying to be a dissenter or a troublemaker, just trying to understand grading as much as possible.
I used to think that the letters had to be completely full and not just distinct, but then I bought an 1895-o barber dime that was graded f-15 by...
I definitely won't take it the right way. I'm still learning, and whenever I can fine tune my thinking, or have flaws pointed out to me, I welcome...
Oh, one more question, I always read that some letters need to be visible to be visible, that's what my grading books say as well, by some do they...
Liberty definitely looks clear to me. I can make out each letter distinctly, except for the Y, but I assuming that is because of shadows. As far...
My problem was, I automatically assumed that since the strike wasn't flat directly above the ear, that the rest would be better than a strike with...
Sounds good, although I think I will need more than a couple years perhaps! Also, I may have to learn a bit more about foreign stuff first. :mad:
Makes perfect sense now! Thanks. :)
Why so low on the dime if you don't mind me asking? It appears to have a fully readable liberty, and the leaf clusters show, and also the rim...
I have a 1900 ms-65 and the hair is more flat than on that one. Here is one I found on Heritage that is graded a 66. I've been looking for a fully...
Good points. I thought the frost break was a hit, although that wouldn't make much sense for it to be a hit. I'm a little surprised the 1900...
In case you are wondering how much is a fair price for a 79-s, greysheet ask would be 49 dollars.
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