The photo is confusing you, methinks, and we all know how hard it is to grade from a photo. ;)
Of course you're not the only one....but it is worth noting the ANA graded these coins UNC as well back when they had a grading company. The...
According to you -- it's fair to say that the NGC graders who graded the GSA hoard disagree. :)
But I thought they were bagmarks?
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Here's an example: [img] I see lots of bag marks, but I also see readily apparent high-point rub (above ear, in the cap, etc.). Is this coin,...
I'm not talking about bagmarks -- nicks and such -- but rather high point wear that occurs during bag transportation. Are these coins AU?
Busties have two things going against them. First is their age. Second is they actually circulated. Both of these lead to the observations by...
I think you hit the nail on the head here, Charmy. :)
I have sets in both the PCGS and NGC registries -- including some highly rated and #1 sets. Frankly, I could care less how they judge/rank my...
Although I might quibble that their way of grading hasn't changed, I agree 100% with the bolded portion above....Mike
What about Morgans that got "wear" from being transported in bags and never saw a day in circulation? Are they all AU?
I think that I've seen enough Bust Halves in this grade to know that they are hard to grade from photos, and if given the chance to side with PCGS...
p.s. congrats Charmy! :)
Here is a rather lengthy discussion of the coin and variety in question: http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=30&threadid=771316
I think some people (who should know better ;) ) are confusing toning with wear. The example that GDJMSP posted appears freshly dipped, and...
Getting better! :)
Jim, Thanks for the correction. :)
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Color me confused... What the heck is a Sackys? As for the point of this thread, I've had copper in white-ring Airtites for about 5 years -- no...
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