While I have many, many in my library it's tough to pick a favorite. From Mine to Mint by Roger Burdette is a fascinating read about the early...
A question I've pondered myself putting together a PCGS MS/PF 70 set of Australian Wedge-tailed Silver Eagles. Countless "Gem BU" graded available.
Polished like a Harley.
These are right up my alley as I'm 33 short of the series. MS63. Despite the tick above the head and though the "76".
Those which lack LIBERTY, like the Two-Cent.
MS64. The details may warrant a higher grade, say a 65, but the remaining mint luster I believe keeps it at a 64.
103 according to my copy of the Overton book.
Not for me. But if a youngster picks one up and starts a Franklin set because of them, is that not a good thing?
Could not agree more. Same goes for the tone doctors out there as well. Ughh.
MS66
Sentimental value always far exceeds monetary. Well done assembling that set.
The real question is why would you buy a coin that rare, valuable and highly counterfeited without third party confirmation?
PCGS AU58
Nothing short of Dremel with a buffing wheel is going to restore luster. Polishing is best left for a Harley and not a coin. Dipping will remove...
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None really strike me as far as the coin it will represent. Most are carry-over designs from artists "quarter series" thinking and mentality. What...
Crisp, square border. A proof and likewise concur with the above pertaining to dipping.
Compare the obverse and reverse wear. Both should be consistent and are not, the reverse has detail two full grades higher than the obverse. And...
Slightly under the average. Good score.
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