I know ANACS is just as credible as the other two,for whatever reason they don't seem to have the name recognition among casual collectors. SGS...
looks like my MS-63 ,i'll guess 63/64
I think TPG defiantly has its place but I hope we not getting to a point Where every coin is suspect just because it's not certified. If I’m...
I agree,that spot behind the ear is a good benchmark for judging ware,thanks for cluing me in on that.
Whats his E-mail address? lets all let him know what we think of his grading skills or lack there of.
I'm almost afraid to ask but what do you guy's think of this Half Eagle. I purchased it about five yrs ago from Harlen J Burke for $175 and it...
How could anyone(even a newbie collector) consider that coin "Brilliant uncirculated". Guy's like that seller give E-bay a bad reputation...
I tend too agree,i think the whole cleaning issue is overemphasized sometimes. Not saying it shouldn't be a consideration,just my opinion
Just curious,What makes you think it was cleaned? from what i can see there are no hairlin scratches. The light/dark areas are from the 2x2
Yeah i see it,good eye,must be the high point on the observe.Im going to check the other two i own.
:eek: WHERE lol
amen.I can't bring myself to part with any of them,even the bullion coins that have gone up. What started out as a little side hobby six years...
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What do you guy's(and ladies) think this half eagle would grade? The luster is a little better than what shows up on the scan but to balance that...
Thanks BZ,i'm still trying to get a grasp on guessing currency grades. I know some of the things to look for include-crispness,centering,color...
OH i didn't know that, are you sure? is that true for all three major TPG services.
I was going to guess PR-66/67,I've noticed a lot of the folks on CT tend to lowball on their grading opinions. On one hand that may be a good...
Thanks for the reply,i'm going to look for one in fine-very fine condition to match the other two.
NICE, the 1906 would melt for $500, so it must have a numismatic premium over bullion value. the mintage is 620.250
Just wondering how much the five$ north african cost you and what is the general condition? I need to get it to complete the set.
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