Those are intentional scratches (imo). No telling why, only the person who did it would know. Also, all 6 coins show evidence of circulation or...
I went 63, but I bet it could grade 64. Really very nice…Spark
Post a close-up of the “Y” area…please and thank you…Spark
Correcta-mundo!…at 8 microns, the copper coating has little room for mistakes. Now, suppose the coating on this particular planchet was less than...
…it does look like an S there, but the size question, and the placement of it is problematical…maybe a micro-S? But for a MS65 having this area...
He’s been given this advice many, many times over the last 17 months. One of these times he may start to believe us…Spark
@Ball722 …if you had weighed it, you would have confirmed it being a Zincoln, susceptible to not only split-plate doubling (worthless) but also...
Very true. Some older editions of the Cherry Pickers Guide have WAM listed in the verbiage making one think is an attribute when it isn’t, it’s...
…Look at it this way: You’ve maxxed out at 113 which means you’re a really good dude and a smart member….DUDE!……Spark
I honestly think it is too worn to tell definitively…imo…Spark
…more like AU58…there is definite evidence of wear and circulation. Not worth more than 3 cents…imo…Spark
@Ball722 …Compare the coins you find at John Wexler’s website or Variety Vista. If they don’t show attributes like shown at those 2 places, odds...
…no need for a second post. Deterioration.
@Wal888 …all I can say is do not be dissuaded. “When the goin’ gets tough the tough get goin”. Do what is right for you. If you have to go the...
I think your collection is very impressive, you’re doing a great job! Before you send anything to a TPG (third party grader like ANACS, PCGS or...
…that’s deterioration of the die…imo…Spark
@Chris B …I tried it just now and it is working for me…Spark edited to add: 11:57pm Central Time
I used the M14A1 the summer of ‘69, shot expert twice while qualifying. Sure, we only had 20 rounds, per magazine, but that meant we could reach...
There is no mint mark, so it is a Philly. The mint mark is located under FIVE CENTS on the reverse. You should soak it in acetone to remove the...
You need to compare it honestly with what @dwhiz posted for you. I don’t see anything that even comes close from that single full image....
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