AT as can be. Doesn't (necessarily) make it any less pretty. Remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Cool coin!
The first coin appears to be a RPD. The second coin's stars have spread towards the rim due to die wear. VERY COMMON on these coins in LDS. I'm...
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p.s. I heard there was going to be a fight in this thread? Where is it? :D
Lehigh, How's the luster on that one? To be honest it looks good enough to be a 66 with the hits and toning.
I learn something new every day here. Thanks guys! :) Frankly, I was amazed that this amount of detail is available in a token from this time...
p.s. no S, silly.
R, It's clad.
And why have you been not flaunting that beauty before? (or have you?)
Oh man, you outdid me! And the same year! :) Nice one! What's he grade?
I'm glad we found a place to agree. We usually do. :) See you there....
Never underestimate the value of a good numismatic mentor. ;)
We are saying the same thing, methinks. Our difference, if there is one, is that I don't think one should pay retail at auction. Then why not...
$700 at auction -- I took a quick look at prior auction prices at TT and Heritage. Please remember, this wasn't a collector purchasing a coin...
Very good point. I suffer from the same problem, as well. The larger photos help immensely when it comes to judging technical grades (and ticks...
Good point Spock! With some experience of viewing coins in-hand and also seeing photographs you can become much more adept at picking out the...
p.s. I agree, you do have to do both. But if you think you can compare/micrograde coins through Heritage photos, particularly 66 Morgans, you do...
You have a lot to learn, my young padawan.
I'm glad that you feel that way, and in the end that's all that matters! I'm also glad that you didn't take offense to my post. :) Take...
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