It's definitely not worth being certified.
Wait another 5 years, and you'll find out what old feels like.
64? Pretty clean coin.
MS63 in my opinion. This is a date I like, as the mintage is less than a million, which puts it ahead of any Mercury other than the 1916-D (and...
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Is the obverse really porous, as it appears to be? If so, return it ASAP.
It's XF and worth about $15 wholesale.
My thoughts exactly.
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Neat story but not something I wrote, as I never handed a gold coin to a friend/classmate. If that had happened, I'm sure I would have written...
A is the winner in my book.
Not nearly a high enough grade to be worth more than about 2c. It's in decent shape, and if you found it in circulation, you probably got a thrill...
Based on my experience, I agree wholeheartedly with this. By the way, I was a fan of certification and third-party grading for several years...
They're not worth getting certified, and certification and slabbing will not prevent them from deteriorating. I say "spend them." Another...
Hit you or bit you? I'm guessing the latter.
I still don't see the wear.
Looks fake as can be to me. I would tell the "friend" to send it back to the seller for a refund if possible. If that's not possible, send it to...
I agree with John Johnson: Where's the wear? I would say 65 or 66, as I don't see the marks either.
Thanks for the link to Empire Coins. They had a Standing Liberty 25c at a good price, and I ordered it.
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