Sometimes, PCGS can be really tough on PL / DMPL designations. Inconsistent, too. It's quite possible coin #2 would get a PL designation on a...
Certainly true. One of the things working in the positive is educational forums like this one. Here's a factor working in the wrong direction -...
Yes, it happens... sometimes 58 > 62. Here is a photo of the first CBH I ever bought... an MS62. All are invited to compare it to the original...
Yes. Yes, T2 bothered me a bit as well. I'll look closer later today - it's possible that's a die characteristic - perhaps T2 was weakly...
IMO, this coin is early die state. I have a theory that there is a tendency for better strike to accompany earlier die state, since there should...
Long story. Basically he's saying that an AU58 can surpass the eye appeal of a mint state coin - and often does. IMHO, the AU scale should go all...
Obviously, any alteration with intent to deceive is wrong. It's fraud. Since you said "altering", I thought I would split hairs and point out...
Hey there playahs, As you know some of these hot-shot noo-miss-mah-tists can get purty technical when it comes to the exact definition of terms...
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Wierd... I'm registered, too, but I didn't see it either. It used to be there.
Dang... I just noticed my heading says "draped bust cent", but it's a half cent. Oh well ! Fixed it on the local copy.
Maybe there is a trace of ear, but the detail is well short of the ANA photo for VG. This coin has G details.
Hey guys, We often throw down some photos for grading and / or attribution. This time, I thought I would introduce a new wrinkle. On this one, I...
Yes, the coin is overgraded by ANA standards. No, I don't think it's a counterfeit slab. Yes, the TPGs use their own standards, but they...
Ahhh what the heck... I'll say MS62BN. It's obviously BN. Beyond that, I can't tell much.
"They are all the same" isn't just for TPGs; it's equally applicable, and dangerous, to the collector and dealer community at large. One finds...
Another marvelous writeup. Thanks, Clinker ! One question regarding this excerpt : Yes, the cent moved to Scot's Matron Head design... but the...
Let's recall there were two Barbers - William and his son Charles. William did the Trade dollar. Charles did the Barber dimes, quarters, and...
The well-worn phrase "buy the coin, not the slab" applies here. There are plenty of accurately graded coins in ANACS slabs, including recent...
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