The Norfolk is impressive but the luster has to be muted a tad with toning that deep. I recall an MS68 Norfolk with bright golden toning that was...
VF30 with a partial collar error
I dissent, there are literally thousands of premium gem 1938-D Buffalo Nickels and many of them have more spectacular toning than this one. I’m...
Because if the high point wear is so minor that it doesn’t really affect the eye appeal of the coin, then calling every coin like that AU 58+...
The AU58+ grade is essentially the same thing as an AU63-67 grade without specifying how nice the surfaces really are. If they are willing to...
When submitting coins, here is the formula I use. Is the purchase price + the grading fees (including S&H) lower than CDN greysheet for the...
So the choice is [IMG] or...... Oh wait, I don’t own any untoned MS65 FBLs Someone wanna help me out?
Gradeflation is not the result of the TPGs making deliberate changes to their numerical grading standards. Typically it is the result of the...
The area to the left of the crack is not wear, that is the incomplete strike that typically precludes the FBL designation. In this case, I think...
5.7, just misses monster. The cornucopia pattern is a tad distracting.
I’m not sure why you are choosing between MS60 and MS63. MS60 is an extremely rare grade. It indicates a coin that while shows no evidence of...
The problem being discussed here is specific to the AU58 grade. All the lower AU grades have enough loss of detail and luster that the...
4.5 That toning is outstanding for a Lincoln.
Define the term “wear”
I went with MS66, the luster shown in those photos just doesn’t look good enough for 67 or better.
The lines in the obverse fields are die polish lines and don’t have any effect on grade.
An Iowa is a commemorative half dollar, though I’m not sure why he chose that one to make his point. His broader point is that Saints suffer from...
Start this thread out on a good note, and a premium gem Elgin that was solid for the grade. [img] People love to post coins that they think...
This was one of my favorites: [IMG]
5.5 Has monster toning but needs cleaner surfaces.
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