I can't really explain it. To wit, I believe you will see that my words in this thread were "I'm confused by the photos", or words to that...
I think GDJMSP is very observant, and I agree with his assessment of the coin's surfaces (if not the grade). However, I would suggest that the...
If I wanted to retone a coin like this, I would simply handle it (i.e. place in hands to simulate circulation without wear) a few times a week,...
FWIW, and since I think that I'm one of the biggest users of the AU63 / AU64 term, here's what I mean by it. A coin called an AU 63 coin is what...
64 bn
How do you define "honest"? Yes, I think the TPGs grade ultra moderns on an arbitrary scale to limit the number of 70 coins (and make the...
Understanding Counterfeit Detection I found this post on "Understanding Counterfeit Detection" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for...
Not any more they won't. ;) :D
Yes, a scratch on the plastic.
Does it appeal to you?
It plays hell on your pics tho, you really dont want a pic of an oily coin on your listing or website, you have to learn to blot it dry. Properly...
I'm with you, Brother Jack. :)
Please guess the grade of this coin: [img] [img] Also, please comment on if the coin in the photos appeals to you, as I think that may be...
Please guess the grade that PCGS assigned to the coin. If it helps, this coin is in an OGH. [img] [img] I think I posted this coin before,...
RLM, you have a good eye for these coins, but are you sure the angled photos isn't fooling you?
p.s. the photos show some scuffing of the slabs, more prominent in the shot of the reverse.
Please guess the grade that NGC assigned to this coin, and please explain how you arrived at your guess: [img] [img] Have fun...Mike
I think I've posted most of my coins already, and don't have time right now to photo my NEWPs. I'll try and dig up a coin I've not posted before...
p.s. I'd TPG grade the coin 40, but probably pay 45 money for it as I value originality.
The area above the eagle on the reverse is a bit disturbing as the color is different from the rest of the coin and I'd like to inspect it in-hand...
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