If online viewings count, then I put the bare minimum I thought was the average.
Ok in case anyone was wondering, I spoke with PCGS and the rep told me that a raw SMS coin without its original cellophane may or may not be...
If I submit the 1965 SMS penny without the original cello, then will the TPGs know that it's an SMS and label it as an SMS? I'd think they would...
I'm thinking of cracking it out of the holder and submitting it to PCGS. But, IIRC, PCGS no longer certifies proof 1893 Columbian halves since...
Good point about the old holders and the conservation aspect to them. I'd get it re-slabbed if it was a "massive" grade change and I was selling...
Nice informative write-up, thanks. I have the frosty version of the 5000 Won horse rider - it's got both a massive cartwheel and a mirror to it....
Thanks for that consideration! I think I may ultimately get a PCGS mid-tier membership soon-ish since I have lots of US coins that I want to...
I haven't seen it on my other 1893 Columbians, though that's only a relatively and extremely small sample size. However, NGC seems to make it...
According to NGC, one of the proof diagnostics for the 1892 Columbian half dollar is a double parallel line behind Columbus's neck (I believe...
Yeah I think it's something like. What's interesting though is that approximately 13.7% of the surface area of a penny is comprised of the edge.
Were they severely under-graded by modern standards? If the 1921 Peace or the ANACS Morgan graded say, MS-64 or lower, I can see the incentive......
One of the most mysterious aspects of coin grading by TPGs and the convention followed by most numismatists is that the rim and edge are largely...
If it were DCAM, then I'd go for that based on looks. And I like the year 1888 for some mysterious reason, like 1942 and 2012; but not in the...
I'm guessing at least MS 64+ to 66 PL (?), though precise grades between 65 and 68 inclusive are something I'm still working on. Lower MS and...
Well, I'd be perfectly happy with a proof-like strike, too. :) But, my photo skills are terribad. I tried diffusing the light, using multiple...
Apparently none that's recorded or known, from what I understand at least.
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I bought this some time ago this year and it's literally been sitting in an acetone bath for weeks due to the dull surface. I took it out today...
There's this raised surface base on "E PLURIBUS UNUM". I've seen it before but I came across another one. Is it a repaired die? It's as if "E...
I wouldn't send it unless and maybe if it has sentimental value to you.
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