I am not sure if these pictures are good enough for a "Guess the Grade" thread, but thought I would try. Here is my newest acquisition to my Peace...
MS 65 FB
I have never been much of a nickel fan, but that does look like an attractive type. What about the series made you want to collect them?
Sorry about posting the reverse first. Didn't realize I did it until I hit the post button.
Three recent cents for the collection: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Given the details in the nape of the eagle and the feathers along with the strike for the hair and behind the cap I would lean toward MS 63. I am...
I would have never guessed that grade correctly based on the photos, but again, may just be me and the whole toning issue I tend to overthink....
I admit, this is where my weakness is as a collector. Toning always throws off my eye and I tend to focus more on color than the strike or luster...
That is a beautiful cent. I am going to guess 67RD
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First impression was MS 64 with the slight hits scattered on obverse and left field on reverse as well as wear on the hair near ear. Beauty with...
I crack them out all the time, mainly because I like mine in my own 2 x 2 albums. I place the slab on an anvil, hit each side of the slab twice...
I am not a commemorative collector, but I have always really wanted to own this one. Good for you for adding that beauty to your collection!
That "hole mentality" is exactly why I don't necessarily do albums as much as make my own based on my own standards. That way there is no guilt...
I "finish" a set based on condition and affordability. For example, I would say I have a "finished" Mercury Dime set but only because I can't...
Really cool set! Nice job on it!
I love the luster on the reverse. I am going to go against the grain and say MS 66, no full bands though. She is a beauty.
No full torch, but I will warrant a MS 65
Dimeman, your set registry is a sight to behold. Awesome looking dimes in there! Great post, by the way.
Here is my new baby. I am not why the obverse turned a little purplish when I photographed (likely my photography skills are not good), but it...
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