I think you are overreacting. Remember the first rule of collecting slabbed coins -- buy the coin not the holder. It is particularly apropos to...
I think we're going to have to agree to disagree on this one too. :(
If acetone doesn't work, you might consider a quick dip in somethink like diluted jeweluster. It may remove the fingerprint if it's not been...
How so? Unless the further polishing was done with enough rigor and remove evidence of prior polishing, it is absolutely possible to polish the...
Agreed. I think we are saying the same thing and differ on the semantics.
They are not bag marks. See my post above for the explanation.
First, (IMO) there is no such thing as a reverse focal point in comparison to the obverse. Second, it's generally the area of weakness in strike...
Because we agreed in another thread.... I strongly disagree. Die polish lines are generally parallel. However, if the one doing the polishing...
I'm heading to the store to go play the lottery -- clearly the planets have aligned. :D
p.s. the weight is correct.
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I concur.
IMO, the first coin has been overdipped, the second hasn't.
The first is a 66, the second a 65 -- both from PCGS with a little green CAC sticker.
G4 and VF 35 details Nice coins. Really like the 3 center -- you don't see them that well worn often.
Most coin stores have a good selection of mint and proof sets. I would just visit a few stores (or a local coin show) and cherrypick nice ones.
Polished. The highlighting around the devices and lettering are the giveaway along with the mirror-like appearance....Mike
QT -- could go either way and I'd lean towards NT.
IMO, proofs are sold to collectors -- that started in the US in 1858. Earlier coins are (again IMO) better termed "presentation" or "specimen"...
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