What do you mean by "optimal margin"?
I suspect yes, and this is not the first time I've heard it suggested.
LD, I presume you are not aware that many of the GSA coins were brilliant, undipped, and stored in bags in US government vaults, in some cases...
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After further review, the 2nd coin does appear to be a MPL, but again, I'd want to see the coin in-hand, and regardless it appears cleaned. That...
There are very few absolutes in life, much less numismatics. Those who speak in absolutes are generally trying to make a point -- present company...
While it always saddens me to hear of such shoddy customer service.... That sounds like a place I might like to shop at. They might not have any...
I thought the same thing.
Do I detect artificial surfaces? :)
Neat coin! I'm sure someone will attribute it. If not, I'll dig out the books later. Thanks for sharing & congrats on the NEWP.
Coinman0456, Yes, IMO. Has the "champagne powder" look of a dipped coin now retoning.
I have used Wizard and Bent-Kreuger. Both were good experiences.
p.s. I have seen several rolls of undipped coins from the 30's that are as untoned as the day they were minted. It is not inconceivable to think...
This would be a good primer: http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&threadid=788908 Live and learn...>Mike
You are wise to be wary. None of these appear to be MPLs. To confirm one way or the other I'd like to have the coin in-hand along with an...
NT. You see this type of toning all the time in these Capital acrylic holders.
IMO, PCGS simply doesn't like the wooodgrain look.
Tough one to grade. Luster appears very nice. Some mellowing of red. Few hits. On the surface I'd say 64 or 65, but the spots likely dropped...
I'll bet that "scratch" is a strikethrough, and the luster (or lack thereof) limited the grade.
63 --- but higher would not surprise me. Coin looks very clean. Luster appears a bit muted. The combination, in my experience, makes it...
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