Congrats, you are well on your way to becoming a coin doc. ;) That said, the coin does look nicer. :)
I'm not saying it's right or it's wrong -- but it is what it is, and it's been that way for quite some time, IMO. ;)
Looks nicer than XF to me too, but that reverse rim gash is problematic.
While your opinion is just as valid as anyone else's, PCGS (and NGC) generally don't grade on a coin AU based on high-point wear, they grade AU if...
Of the coins you posted, the nickel is the only one that looks natural to me, but really it's difficult to even guess given the varying color...
Here's thread with a few more pics of these early 50's sets: http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&threadid=709709&STARTPAGE=1...
For my own (and other's) edification, do you have a pic of an original 1950 set so we can compare this one? I did a bit of searching and came up...
Very nice for $5.
No, but I think that guessing the grade (even from photographs) is fun. But hey, that's just me, and I certainly respect your right to not...
Kanga, Very nice post! One question.... Why have you shown the grades of the coin in the closeups? Is the inference that these areas of strike...
Yeah, that's not too bad. That said, you can afford to be picky about these coins, so be sure that the coin has no hidden problems (spots,...
I was going to ask the same thing.
A GE Reveal incandescent bulb with any old desk lamp is a good compromise between the two, and only a few bucks at Walmart.
That's a nice 2C! Far, far above average, IMO. Congrats...Mike
What do they use at PCGS?
p.s. GDJMSP is correct. I just checked the website: "This guide is a benefit of paid NGC Collectors Society membership. Unlock your access by...
:eek: That sucks! Regardless, thanks for the clarification...Mike
I believe the above is untrue. Specifically, while NGC requires you to register with their site, they do not require payment to get to their...
Sick of being way off on your guesses, eh? ;) :D
Color corrected fluorescent lights (like an Ott light), which also happen to be diffused, are good for judging color of coins, but not optimal for...
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