Anytime ;)
And I've already pointed out to the OP it's not easy. We're doing fine helping the OP with the basics.
I think you rolled pretty good. ;)
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I agree. When I first looked at those pics I thought you might have set the light in just the right position to make it look more than it is, then...
I was leaning toward the 64 i originally said, but 63 is good with the PL on the label too.
It's actually a lot easier to learn how to, and to actually, grade coins that are in hand with the use of a 10x + loupe as you can much more in...
Original luster is important in grading.
But I think the OP wants to learn grading whether from pics or in hand.
And non-gold would be easier to start with too.
Half looks like a 64 or 65 hard to see if it's FBL. The Morgan I'll guess 65, maybe PL.
True it does show you the grade. That way you can see a MS68 wheatie and look at both sides to see what the graders saw when they graded the coin...
This is a great link for viewing graded coins of different denominations. http://www.pcgs.com/Photograde/# I'm not trying to brush you off,...
$.02! As far as his price goes, that's the greatest definition of blind faith if ever I saw it. $890,000.00 for well worn 1953 cent, no...
Don not use latex gloves for handling coins. Use the 100% cotton white gloves, they're not that expensive; $.99....
When it comes to silver coinage, most pawn shops don't track the price of silver. They buy at one price, and triple their selling price to make...
The local B&M gives 1 oz for forks, spoons, and serving utensils and 1/2 for the handles of the table knives, 1/4 on butter knife handles. But I...
That's about what they're selling for on eBay. Not bad.
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