66. Nice coin, Lehigh.
I want one too! :)
p.s. The only way you will really learn grading is to see a bunch of graded coins in-hand. You can't really learn all there is from books, IMO....
I like them all. A 65 FEC is a rare hen, and the rest are very attractive too!
I would start with 3: ANA grading guide Photograde PCGS guide to grading and counterfeit detection Recognize each book has slightly different...
Two nice ones! Congrats Mark.
p.s. for proof coins I much prefer Kontains or Airtites.
Was just editing my post to discuss proof coins. You're too quick, and I agree -- but it really depends on the album. :) Have a nice...
I've gotta disagree with you here, my friend... You can use a cotton glove and not touch the coin. That said, I think that for relatively cheap...
I like it. Congrats.
p.s. what's the obverse look like?
That's an amazing photograph of an amazing coin! Congrats on both!
IMO, the best way to recolor a copper coin is to handle the coin in your hands every day. The oil from your hands will retone the coin and it...
Feel free to use any of my photos: http://www.pbase.com/miker/coins
The vast majority of my high-dollar coins are already photographed -- by me. Why pay someone when you can do it yourself?
Are you seriously saying that, Paul? Quite frankly, I think you are mistaking internet forum success with numismatic knowledge/experience....
That's not toning, that's corrosion.
If the edge of the coin weren't a bit messed up, that coin would have fooled me.
No, I've been cynical longer than I've been collecting coins. ;)
I predict the coin will be graded G-6.
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