Late to the party, but wow. I was at 64 no-FS myself. No way that's a 66! While I really like the presentation of the set (and wish NGC would go...
I'm at 65. I think I'd want a bit more luster for a 66. Nice coin, though. That plastic sure has seen better days!
While some coins do tone in slabs (in the olden days, some of the chemicals used in the slabs actually caused the toning!), it is a less common...
That is a gorgeous coin and a gorgeous photo. I'm at 65, due to the marks on the buffalo's shoulder.
I'm a big fan of the big bear of Bern.
I don't think it continued toning after it was slabbed. I just think NGC's pictures aren't showing the color well.
I think the heart of this thread is - how do you determine the answer to that question? What's acceptable to you?
I often find, personally, the jump from 58 to 60 has a huge jump up in price, but often a step down in quality. Take a look at this price graph...
If you're talking $20 between grades, then what's a fiver between friends? If you're talking a few thousand dollars between grades, I darn well...
Interesting. Do you still use this same formula, or have your methods evolved? In my example above, your formula would give me $8775, my 33%...
If you can't find a reasonable amount of past sales for the intermediate grade, I usually use about a third of the interval. I usually use the...
Then in that case, this is truly a fantastic and extraordinary addition to your already magnificent collection. Congratulations, my auric friend.
Slight clarification: this is the only issue from this king (and there multiple examples known?) Or, this is literally the single only coin known...
I have always considered "Ancient" to end with the fall of the Romans. It seems many collectors divide "Ancient" and "Modern" - but to me, a third...
Very cool. Thanks!
What/who are the "Kings of the Bosporus"? Wasn't that region Roman? Or was this a Roman state/colony?
What you show is a perfectly normal looking incomplete planchet cent. I see the blakesley effect very clearly especially on the reverse rim. The...
It was developed by Michael Kolman, together with Dr. Jack Litman (hence "ko-lit"). You can read a brief biography of him here:...
Congratulations! Publishing a book is no small accomplishment! For anyone interested:...
Ken Potter: http://koinpro.tripod.com/Articles/CurvedClipDiagnostics.htm Mike Diamond: http://www.error-ref.com/blanking-and-cutting-errors/
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