In the original pictures, it looks like rub on all the classic spots - the cheek, the jaw, and the eagle's feathers. But in the first slab shot,...
As Mark mentioned, it's hard to say from those scans. One thing seems clear - those surfaces have been monkeyed with in a serious way. Harshly...
Buy the book. I think you'll find it very enlightening. PM me to remind me to post you the title. I don't have it here handy.
Right-o. Hold out for a coin that still has some luster. This one is completely washed out.
True. It's also a disservice to the Mint.
Strongly agree. If people actually have such low opinions as they're espousing here, why be in the hobby ? Overall, I have a very positive...
Totally agreed. Heinous and garish. Artificial. Beautiful toning tends to be more subtle.
note to self : "Always hit Charmy's table first" ;)
Those graphs are useful and tell a story. Thanks, Doug ! It's important to "do the math" and not just let the visual appeal dominate. In the...
In addition to considering comments on this thread, also take a look at major auction results. In general, exceptional coins have held their...
Certain proof-like coins have dropped a bit. This is consistent with, and a subset of, Mark's observation of lowered values in MS Type.
For an R.2 in that grade, no. R.2 is still quite common compared to the number of collectors.
[/SIZE][/FONT] Oh heck yeah ! I'm a PCGS peeker ! Gotta know. I think that's cool, and I can definitely understand the thrill of "opening the...
Beautiful ! Very nice. It seems odd that folks got 'em in the 60s, and yet it contains an Ike $1 (not minted until 1971).
Who says you aren't ? :rolleyes:
I seem to recall reading accounts of mint officials being sometimes disappointed with Boulton's planchets. Apparently, Boulton sometimes sold...
Another thought... To understand a coin, one must understand all grades of that coin. Low grade, medium, high, and pristine. Even if you can't...
I'm encouraging everyone to get copies of their father's military service records. They are freely available from the office of veteran's affairs....
Let's remember this is known as Armistice Day in Europe, commemorating the end of the first great European War (aka WW 1). Let's be sure to...
My father was a SeaBee - 11th Special Construction Battalion. He was inducted into the US Navy on Feb 16th, 1943 and received his Honorable...
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