It certainly is pretty.
Unless the coin is in the holder slightly askew, it is going to be VERY tough without freeing the coin from plastic, in my experience.
As a proof, and provided the toning hasn't impaired the mirrors and I liked the coin, absolutely. Proof coins, for some reason, often tone darkly...
He did not offer a grade other than AU.
p.s. EEW, that is a very pretty coin!
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Sorry, almost forgot about this one. PCGS graded it AU 58. I think they nailed the grade, but was hoping for a AU 62 or 63. :( The reverse...
Appears to have muted luster and a touch of mellowing. 65
Looks just like that PCGS 66 I overgraded in the other thread. Will NGC grade it the same or higher? I'll guess same. 66RD
Good to see you've landed on your feet. :)
Send it in to PCGS for spot/grade review and mention the reverse fingerprint. If I had to guess they will dip the coin and return it.
I can't. I don't have any gold on my boat, and the modern gold I do have is spot free. Can't help you here -- I have no experience. :( ...Mike
All depends on the grade, but when you find one, don't expect it to be cheap.
Three guesses: Two suckers needed it for their registry set? The owner trying to set a price on a coin he hopes to sell elsewhere? The coin is...
D'oh, I didn't even recognize it!
http://www.cointalk.com/t155164/ AU 55 Compare that coin (1839, AU55) to this coin. Focus on amount of luster remaining and high point wear:...
I believe both the defect we've been discussing as well as the 2nd small one left of A are both incuse in the coin. The photograph and my...
on the bright side, the first few coins description says: "Looks like old cleaning that has regained a natural look." lol Also, are you sure...
I feel you, Thad. It is sellers like this that makes Leadfoot sad.
I hear what you're saying, and I think I understand -- but I use the color of the insert to gauge the color of the coin. The close up shots...
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