It looks AU55-58 at a minimum to me, though, unless the images are off, the color does not look natural. It should still be worth AU money, however.
I don't think it's a matter of a different grading standard. It's just that many, if not most Twenty Cent Pieces display areas of striking...
I doubt that the coin has been switched - I could see it getting an AU50, even though I don't like it as such.
Even if someone wants to make a case for the coin deserving an AU grade, the botton line is that you can do much better than that.
NGC has certified more than 16,000 1943 steel cents and PCGS, an additional 17,000+. Obviously, those figures don't include the large quantities...
Talk about good timing - would you mind sharing your thoughts on 1943 steel cents in this thread? http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t61220/
I'll have to disagree with that. I used to see quantities of original rolls of steel cents. And the coins displayed what I would call lustrous...
I think that the vast majority of steel cents have not been altered. They are abundant and not worth a lot of money, so usually, there really...
Generally speaking, if you buy uncertified coins of any significant value on Ebay, you are looking for trouble. And you are nearly certain to find...
I see nothing sad or worthy of disgust here. And I don't believe that what you produced conflicts with what was reported.
I believe that they are refering to our currency (as in paper money), not coins. ;)
I read the post, and what's obvious to you is merely a possibility to me. I prefer to be open minded when I don't have all of the facts.
I think that is an unfair assumption on your part. And there is no downside in filing a claim with Paypal, while simultaneously being courteous to...
I'd be extremely cautious about buying an uncertified 1922 No D, even if the seller's other offerings seemed to be reasonably priced. In this...
It looks genuine to me. I can't tell if the odd appearance is due to cleaning or if there is a light coating of PVC and/or haze on the surfaces....
The best way, by far, to become good at detecting cleaned coins is to find someone who is knowledgeable who can sit down with you face to face and...
Sorry, I don't advocate bidding in auctions, sight-unseen, so in good conscience, can't recommend a bid. I hope that doesn't sound mean.
If you bid and win the coin and Travis and I were wrong, he will reimburse you for any loss you suffer. :mouth:
Agreed - the coin looks genuine and the assigned grade, realistic.
LOL, what a pal!:p
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