Here are some more pics. don't know if they're better or worse [ATTACH][ATTACH]
A bit hard to see, but look closely at the VDB. There should be periods separating each letter. There are also a few variation mint marks, the...
Nice, care to post some pics? I would like the see the 1911 one.
I just picked this up [ATTACH][ATTACH] I do have a grade in mind. But I want to see how close or off I really am.
They all have similar telltale problems, the rim. The design on both obverse and reverse looks off too especially the fonts for the date and mintmark.
Now I know why sometimes I see slabs missing the hologram sticker. But that really sucks.
Sometimes a coin tones nicely and sometimes it doesn't. In this case it just doesn't, I also don't agree with the grade given. Looks like there...
I just picked up Grading Coins by Photograph and it is pretty good. PCGS Photograde is good for quick reference but it doesn't teach you how to...
Personally I don't think the Red Book is that useful as a price guide. Its nice that it gives a nice checklist of coins though. And though I don't...
I would imagine its acetone, since thats the only method I know of. Maybe there are other ways? idk.
I'm guessing the cost is too much for the space in NYC. Wish I could've went to the show in NJ but I have to work on weekends.
Since were talking about toning here goes a funny story. I passed by the coin store in the city the other day. Which I usually ask for toned...
The trick is to have it laying around your desk. This way your constantly reminded of the coin... and a big mess. :D
New York has tons of places to eat. Some of them in places you wouldn't have imagined. BTW did you attend last years NYINC?
The AGE is a really nice coin, a bit small but I think thats a good thing. It keeps the price down while still having a good design.
Here are some of my Lincoln cents. The 1911 is pretty lustrous but I have yet to figure how to take good pics. of pennies. [ATTACH][ATTACH]...
As others have said, use the coins as a last resort. Mainly because if and when you decided to buy back your collection. You will find out you're...
Well if the buyer wants to return the coin and wasn't causing any of problems I say you should accept the return. And besides you do have a return...
I see no problems. As long as the coin is safely encased and its graded correctly, it should be okay. The three triangular shapes looks like an...
Nice picture, copper coins are not the easiest to photograph.
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