That's a heck of a Franklin, much less a 49-d! Cool coin & thanks for sharing, Sky.....Mike
Why would you think that's a proof? It certainly doesn't resemble one to my eye. Strike not strong enough in dentils, for one. The fact that it...
It's a half ounce. For future reference (roughly) $20 = 1 oz $10 = 0.5 oz $5 = 0.25 oz
The challenge is, of course, finding a "mid grade" example. These coins really didn't circulate much, so finding an example in below AU is much...
66 for color. Perhaps a 65 because of a touch of mellowed luster, but I'd guess NGC gave it the benefit of the doubt.
You did fine.
I think it looks even nicer in the new photos, but that doesn't change much if at all my assessment of the coin or its value as stated earlier in...
Absolutely they could still hold some value. The coins' value could also be significant if the coin is a rare variety. However, the holes...
I'm no expert, but that's one heck of an attractive coin!
From a collector perspective, I don't see any of those being long term winners. So basically you're asking which will do better over the long...
I guessed 66, but wonder if PCGS didn't "gift" this coin a 67.
Fields cleaner, but slightly mellowed obverse luster for the 66.
I think the seller is in for a disappointment if he expects 60k.
Mike, Take a look at this and tell me what you think: http://www.pcgs.com/photograde/#/Mercury/Grades
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I think PCGS would/will grade it G4, shot 6.
pcgs 45 cac
Crack away. No premium.
In short, I would suggest it was the screw press used (not the steam press introduced mid way through the 1830s). I would also suggest the mint...
50 sounds low for that dime, at least according to TPG standards. Way too much luster for a 50, IMO.
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