Satiny luster from abraded die. I guessed 67. Reverse planchet defects through USA do not detract from grade, G. :D I'm guessing luster took...
Good luck. Do your homework. Figure out what you're going to bid long before you do, and stick to it. Don't get caught in the frenzy. Good luck.
Classifieds? What classifieds? I should get out more. lol
Neat coin. What variety? Usually you see the one with the die chip off the chin.
That ragged-edged clip is very cool, as are all of them.
They were worth less than $1 in silver when made. As a result, they were sold overseas for bullion value, then transported back and passed for...
1. Ms 63 2. Ag 3 3. Ms 65 :)
I use a hack saw.
I heard the same thing in 1983. I'm still waiting. :)
XF details, cleaned, net VF
65 nice coin
Yes, as is the Merc.
There are some real stunners in this thread. Not sure how many below are "rainbows", but how about the last 4 basic types with various degrees of...
Another assumption without basis in experiment and long term observation. The natural process occurs via gasses. Your process uses (presumably)...
That, again with all due respect, is an unproven assumption. Actually, it depends on the preexisting conditions as well. And as with all...
While I will stop short of 100% certainty, I have never seen a naturally toned kennedy that looks like this.
p.s. this is the first coin I can recall in RLM's series with a full "O" in "ONE", and a relative lack of planchet marks in the O and...
p.s. if I had to buy one, it would be the ANA grading guide. Second would be the PCGS book. Photograde is a good book if you're a visual...
IMO, the best way to learn how to grade is to go look at NGC/PCGS slabs. As many as you can get your hands on. Shows. Auctions. Stores. There...
I agree. Not that the OP is buying this coin to please me, but this is a coin I would not recommend buying. You can do better. patience.
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