I would be very wary of these types of auctions. It is almost a prerequisite that you are a superb grader and very good at counterfeit detection...
A circulated SAE? Now that's something you don't see every day (although I seem to recall that there's some Caribbean country [?Dominican...
Sure looks like a white balance problem to me.... That said, like others, the photos don't portray the luster well enough to feel confident in...
p.s. I would also strongly suggest you purchase a few books -- on grading and the series you choose to collect. Reference materials are never a...
Here's what I did... I bought a Dansco and just collected them from pocket change. The Jefferson Nickels are one of the only series you stand...
Where's the luster? Or is this example prooflike? That issue notwithstanding, I'd grade the coin: AU details, (over)dipped, net XF.
MS details, cleaned/hairlined, net AU.
Nothing like free money (or at least face-value silver). :) Congrats...Mike
My eyes hurt just thinking about looking at 10k wheaties!
The US-mint with its vast array of products aimed at the collector is driving this hobby down the same path that stamps and sports cards have...
I think that the coin in question has about a 25% shot at PCGS, and less of one at NGC.
p.s. I've got news for you guys, the TPGs grade AT coins all the time -- and they don't always put them in genuine holders. There are lots of AT...
66 or 67 if the luster hasn't been dipped off.
Pretty.
There is a difference between "slabbing" and "grading" -- the first is for "problem"/"not market acceptable" coins, and the second for...
When you remove metal by dipping, you essentially etch the surface and minimize hairlines.
Not that high grade (66 FH?) one you posted the other day. ;)
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Look at the reverse -- there is very little wear. If the coin were worn through circulation, it wouldn't be only on one side. Also notice the...
Sure looks like post mint damage to me. If it were as-struck, I'd expect it to have the same patina/coloration as the rest of the E, and it does...
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