Very true - in this case it almost looks like it was taken at a slight angle rather than directly head on. I would put it in the 63 range, but...
Congrats - nice find.
I think they covered the abbreviations. I would say if you just want a nice bronze IHC then there are later years that are cheaper than 1864 and...
No clue really- but to me it looks like the obverse was protected while the reverse was exposed to the elements.
Which chemical are you talking about that makes it take on golden type toning? I was thinking a dip would get them blast white, but what would...
From when I submitted coins they determined which coins went on the platinum night, the follow on auctions and which coins went into the following...
Very cool.
My opinion only - is NGC. At least that is what I think from looking at coins I collect. Again just my opinion.
Great find.
Not going to argue or discuss with you or Doug about grading(sometimes I think you are correct and sometimes I think Doug is correct - but just my...
So very true. Then they run into a dealers shop, want to sell, get offended with the offer and blame the dealer for trying to cheat them. Sigh...
I want to check them out, but doubt I would even try to buy one.
I am not surprised that the set lasted less than 24 hours. Seems like a lot of the nice stuff you get in moves really quick.
No issue from me with you saying details. :) I can see where some might say that, but I think in hand you might change your mind. I don't have...
Very nice.
My guess is the u is because of a greased filled die, at the same time it looks like a few well placed hits that look bad. I would also put it in...
Nice pickups.
Congrats on the win and nice write up.
It might just make NGC 5 full steps. It does not seem to completely merge, and I started down from the top. No way it is 6, but it might squeak...
Nice pickup.
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