Does that mean they used the FSNC "Quarterstep" method?
There are many different levels of toning, most are considered neutral with respect to the grade and value of the coin. I have shown some...
In December 2020, I bought 2 Jefferson Nickel Whitman Folders for $35 each. The pre-war and war nickels were all XF/AU, but the post war date/mm...
Wow, that is a great post and encapsulates this thread nicely.
NO! TPG grading protects buyers from both problem coins and over graded coins. It absolutely amazes me that people think that TPG grading...
It makes perfect sense, and while I understand your use of the QXX (AU/MS) grading system, I think people would be able to infer what you are...
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That depends on the series. Virtually all Saints suffer high point wear on the breast/leg due to roll/stacking friction, including those in the...
Oh, don't worry, I screenshot that lunacy! [img] "How you like them apples, Skip from ICG?"
Technical Grade: MS64 6FS Market Grade: MS65 6FS
I don't see a lamination, maybe it is on the rim.
Not sure how many people will get this reference, but I wanna invite that person to a dinner at Fender's house.
As someone who uses this feature on almost every coin I list on eBay, there are coins that I have listed with auto decline at 50% of my list price...
I fall in the other category. If a coin has circulation wear, it belongs in the AU grading category and should not be market graded into the...
Technical Grade: MS63 FS Market Grade: MS65 FS
The 49-P is too dark, but that 53-P is exquisite.
Yes, the 5th step is complete, but I think there is just too much of a bridge of the 3rd & 4th steps under the 3rd pillar. Now I have seen worse...
I plucked this coin from an album thinking that I had a premium gem 42-S with full steps, but upon closer examination, it looks like the steps...
As Frank said, it is likely just struck through grease. The bigger revelation here is that someone sold you a handful of gem grade Jefferson...
And now he's done it to me, had to give him a like!
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