NGC graded it MS65. Yes, that is toning which can have a slight affect on the market grade but technically shouldn't. It does impact price because...
I don't think the hits will prevent it from grading. Although significant, I think the TPG will deem them from circulation. They will impact the...
Way to go! I love hearing stories like these, especially when they're well written and entertaining. You are one lucky SOB! Congrats. That is a...
Peruvian 8 Escudos One of the most counterfeited coins of all time. Real ones are gold. Lance.
It's either unfortunate toning or staining. Probably the former. Lance.
1. Only buy from sellers who guarantee their coins with a full refund if you are not satisfied with the coin in hand. Ebay sellers do not have to...
FWIW, whizzing does not leave hairlines. Quite the opposite. Whizzing is often done to remove hairlines. A whizzed coin will have very smooth...
Looks like low AU details but I think the excessive circulation dings will knock it down to XF. I see no harsh cleaning but it does appear to have...
What a great commemorative, C1966. I've always loved the design. I don't know why I waited so long to pick one up. This isn't exactly what I was...
Thanks, rlm, for the nice words. Andy's cents aren't cheap but he has high standards and I think they're worth the premium. Here's a '26 I bought...
Heck, no! Leave them alone. Lots of collectors will like that appearance. Lance.
Several years ago I bought this tough 1931-S Lincoln, PCGS 66RD. It was part of the Ron Bozarth collection and it looked pretty spectacular at the...
Bought this from Angel Dees not long ago. Andy Skrabalak is probably the best dealer of small cents in the industry. Lance. [IMG][IMG]
It also might just be the image. Photos of white proofs, in particular, can pick up colors that are not there. Want to show us a link to the...
PCGS has a grade guarantee. If you have a coin graded by them and you feel it doesn't deserve the grade you can request a free "spot review". Use...
No negative effect. I've let coins soak for weeks in pure acetone. It's largely unnecessary as acetone does its job pretty quickly. Lance.
[IMG] Here's the OP's picture so it's oriented the same way. It looks genuine to me. Lance. [IMG]
Here are a couple for your enjoyment. No, they are not mine, unfortunately. Looks like these too have fingerprints. Lance. [IMG] [IMG]
Agree. It's not a 3-legger. If that's paint or nail polish or lacquer try dipping it in acetone. It can't hurt. But it obviously has...
Awesome proofs. Very pretty. Sure do like that '62 half, WL. Here are a couple more, in PCGS slabs. Lance. [IMG][IMG] [IMG][IMG]
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