The pics are great, Paul -- nobody needs to tell you that. :) A bit of constructive criticism: Looks like the slab is a bit scratched -- get...
According to the OP, the feature IS raised.
Every once in a while, I back into one. ;)
Not my coin -- posted by Sumorada on another forum. Thought it might make for an interesting discussion.... [img][img] [img] [img] I've...
The "lampshade method" of coin photography (basically using a lampshade or paper cylinder to diffuse the light radially) will cause the cameo on a...
SM has some nice colonials! Heck of a nice guy too. :)
AJ, If you don't mind sharing, what did you learn? Just wondering...Mike
p.s. I think coin #1 stands a chance, and coin #2 doesn't stand much of a chance @ PCGS.
lol at some of you guys. I understood what he meant as soon as I saw the coins, and it's the noobs that really missed it. The 1st coin doesn't...
It's not just you.... I hate to rain on Joshy's parade :( , but I gotta tell it like it is: The coin looks borderline corroded to my eye (and...
XF 45 details, cleaned, net VF 35. PASS. Very nice strike though!
I believe what you are seeing is a weak strike due to the failing obverse die -- as struck.
For a capped bust quarter -- that's practically choice! :) These coins are a hundred times more rare than their half dollar cousins, and that's...
It's a subtle kind of thing, in my experience, Paul. And in this case it really worked FOR you, if you catch my drift. I wish I could find a...
Another juicer who uses saturation enhancement to improve his auction results. Despicable.
Cool coin!
That makes a lot more sense now, thanks!
p.s. that's not to say there's anything wrong with Angel Dee's -- who by all accounts are fair and honorable in their profession -- but rather a...
Quite candidly, if a dealer ever said that to me -- particularly in this market -- I would be suspicious.
Well said, sir. :)
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