PCGS MS (AU) 61 BN [img] [img] Remember that thread calling all MS 61 and 62 coins ugly? ;)
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No, I didn't.
I think you are wise beyond your (numismatic) years.
Kind of like stamps, too. I have made the same parallel, and am generally scoffed at. Time will tell....
Nice coin and a great story!
I agree with the old cleaning, but really the coin is still fairly attractive. As an aside, this type of bust half dollar is my favorite design...
Now that you mention it, I don't even have one -- 1817 and 1825 are the only dates that I don't have yet.
BNB, Here's another numismatic axiom: I think you will find that there are good dealers to sell to, there are good dealers to buy from. Said...
BNB, I would consider this a VERY cheap lesson. Just imagine what could have happened had you collected for many years before learning this...
What a sharp central strike! You can see practically every detail! Going only from the photos, I suspect the color/surfaces have been smoothed...
Love that 1905.
Very nice!
67fb -- but it really depends on the luster.
lol :D
They all have that odd "shadow" edge that immediately strike me as cause for concern. Also, as you note, the color is a bit off (not that unusual...
I agree with you -- for most classic coins (that aren't in overgraded holders). However, for many modern coins, particularly as you get close...
As collectors, we would be well advised to purchase coins that are worth the same (or similar) regardless of if they are slabbed or raw. A wise...
Is GDJMSP really Jimmy Carter? :hatch:
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