None of those. I would just say an inconsistency or lack of standards in the grading room. There really should be more training where all the...
Any other guesses?
I agree with @physics-fan3.14 for starting a new thread. It sounds like you have some interesting coins. The one with the staple scratch really...
No worries! We all learn something new on here. Here was the thread I put together that summarizes info about the Star (all of it came from...
I'll throw out a wild guess of $375
I'm not super surprised as I've seen some of these get by (although it was more common with PCGS in the last years compared to NGC). I will say...
That’s a beauty @Roman Collector Can you please give us a ballpark range for similar pieces so that we have a basis to guess the premium? I’m...
MS 63 is my guess...I don't think there is any wear and it looks clean...nice coin!
I find it interesting but would say NO STAR The spots are distracting and it does look like someone poured something on it (chemicals and/or heat...
You and @thomas mozzillo won the last round, so either were eligible. We can also open the floor to anyone who has something to post.
Floor is open...
Summary: Rd. 1: 1955-S MS 64 1c (NO Star) --> Should it star? -->Yes: 2 vs No: 11 Rd. 2: 1885-O MS 65 $1 (NO Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes: 4 vs...
Too baggy doesn't come into play, but the other factors you mentioned do and would likely explain a lack of a star.
I’ve had one of the INS certificates with the filled out grading sheet. It was a cool combo and certainly is worth a premium (especially for a...
@ddoomm1 came closest to the $770 price in 2015 and no one was close to the 2020 price of $1,688.62! :eek: ... @thomas mozzillo had the highest...
Last call....
We all have different opinions on this and that's what keeps things interesting. :) Personally, I like the look of PL coins and Cameo Proofs. So,...
I have found a few pictures online-although they aren't the best to show the PL. ~A 1986 MS 68 PL from PCGS (TruView photo):...
Well I was willing to bid in the $800s and still got destroyed so we are both in the same boat. :D Several MS 70 (no stars) have sold at Heritage...
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