I'm also leaning toward a fake. For some reason, my eyes go to the rim. It looks a little fishy to me.
I think the point made by Silver Lover was a good one. It might grade high but won't sell like it. Eye appeal means a lot to me and many other...
You might be right but it could also be shading from the light. If it was cleaned, it was a very gentle cleaning.
lol:) What does that stand for again; Slacker's Grading Service?
Wow, I don't usualy like toned coins but this one is a sure a nice one. I would rate it an MS65.
My first guess was MS63. It looks legit to me but Mark is a far better judge than me on spotting fakes.
Again, I'm not an expert grader but I just didn't like the luster. It has a scratch on the obverse and poor luster (perhaps the light) while the...
I think I'll start Hamster's MS70 grading company. You stab it; I'll slab it; you pay hefty; I'll grade MS70.
I got a quarter out of the washing machine today that I think rates an MS70. It has wonderful luster!
It is a pretty good list of the "dogs of the year".
Can I start my own grading company too?
I'm not an expert in grading; especially mercs but here's my thoughts: 39D: XF40 36S: XF40 29S: VF20 35D: F12 45D: F12
I'm thinking that it is a dud. Whenever I see the mint putting things in the "Last Opportunity" section, I'm thinking that even they know its a...
Now that I've read this entire post and two bowls of popcorn, I have two thoughts. My second thought first; BNB should be nominated for a Coin...
I got some british coins in England; some dutch coins in holland, and some chinese coins in china. Does that count? If not, I just got two...
Yes, I also saw the Modern Marvels show. It was very good. I also liked the show on the history channel that talked about Fort Knox.
I'm guessing that I'm making the right decision by keeping the mailing box, the invoice, and the coins. It sounds like a lot of crap going around...
I have left one of my sets unopened. I'm waiting for Christmas.
I'm hearing Oregon, Washington, and Kentucky. But like you, I'm not in college anymore so it is just heresay. I'm sure if there is money in it,...
I'm sure that some of the best fakes are made right here in the good ole USA. From what I've been told, we also make some of the best pot in the...
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