Yes, the rims on this coin will hurt it. But, I don't see anything that would prevent it from straight-grading. I agree with johnmilton that a 64...
I interpreted that as some re-polishing, such as seen on his temple and forehead.
No, this is not an error coin. The distinction is subtle. Basically, any variation on the die (doubling, RPM, cracks, etc) is a variety. Any...
Daaang. Very nice. Awesome score! Shame about the spotting, but its definitely quite red otherwise.
You still have focus issues, but yes, the second set is better. Proofs are hard to photo, though, so keep working on it. Because of the spotting...
Sure looks like a 21S to me. 7 is the closest shape in Arabic numerals, and that doesn't look anything like a 7. As for Grade - AG-3 is actually...
I prefer mine "mostly" unstruck ;) [ATTACH]
That is oddly specific. Any reason why? Or you just want them all to match?
This is how I started collecting - pulling coins from circulation and putting them in blue folders. I was so proud when I finished the clad...
I'll just say, my 1858 has what I believe to be a small strike through grease under the date. You can compare yours to mine. Based on the...
What are you not fond of? The Reeded Edge Halves in general? They have a very different characteristic from the lettered edge halves.
Feuchtwanger? And this is why making friends with a couple of good dealers is key. If you're looking for a truly rare and special piece, they...
Thanks, publius! PM sent in regards to Koenings.
I know that @Publius2 mentioned in the previous thread that this was one of the most common die pairings for the date. But, it seems like the die...
I agree!
This coin has found a new forever home, and I'm so pleased to add her to the family:...
I saw this coin posted by another member. He told the story of how he found it, had it graded, and was going to sell it....
Haha, yes, that was a fantastic evening, and completely unexpected. I believe it started as a PCGS forum member gathering, but a few of us crashed...
I've been to a couple of Insider's classes before, and they were some of the most educational hours of my coin life. If you have a chance to go,...
Does it, though? Be very careful of your terminology, especially with pre-modern coins like this. "Doubling" implies something rather specific in...
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