Thanks Alan . . . me too.
No, it's still a raw coin. I believe it will grade 65, but am calling it a strong 64 until then.
A gem 1925-D Quarter Eagle . . . [ATTACH] [ATTACH] And a condition rarity 1884 Half Eagle . . . [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
On clad coins the rim burr can include copper like the subject coin, but it doesn't necessarily have to. To me, "coolness" depends less on...
When the blanking dies get dull, they can shear the material incompletely (not the same as an incomplete punch), and the blank hangs momentarily...
That's a rim burr struck into the coin.
Ditto
First I loved the look of the coin, and then I questioned it . . . that shows what I know.
You got that right . . . and I hope I've got it wrong.
I don't know Doug, but I am acquainted with Chris, who tended the shop for Doug for a while. Sorry we'll miss you in Manchester. Another time,...
I looked at the images again and am back-pedaling. I don't think the coin is mint state . . . I think the fields below the eagle's wings look...
Call me whacked folks, but I think I see a much higher grade coin here . . . MS64 or better. That long mark left of the eagle looks as-struck to...
Thanks Tommy, I knew some of the history recounted by Mr. Bowers, but not in such great detail. I too hope the weather is good for you. Will...
Well played . . .
Just back from PCGS . . . a 20 point jump! [ATTACH]
Good spelling, and good point.
I am duly impressed, especially since they are done in CAD . . . not an easy thing to do when straight lines and constant radii are not involved.
If that is the case, I did not know and am humbled. @justafarmer, I am truly sorry if that is your artwork. I started off trying to be humorous...
By the way . . . where's credit given for what I presume are copyrighted artwork?
They're all UNC Details (Some weakly struck, and all with no luster)
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