In case you were considering a full set, here's a 17-D T1 ex:NGC 64 FH: [img][img]
You really couldn't be more wrong here, in my opinion.... 99.99% of people realize that the 15% buyers fee is added on to their bid. I'd say...
TPG: F details, cleaned/recolored, net VG EAC: VG 10 details, AVG, net G 6 Other than the cleaning, the planchet is pretty nice -- which is...
Cool coins! Really nice strike on that nickel, too.
I would add some silica dessicant inside the vaccum bags (which mitigates GDJMSP's well-founded concern over moisture)....Mike
Very cool wood (and coin presentation/photo)!
(1) Large Cents from 1816-1857 (2) Type Coins
Unless, of course, the dealer buys it from auction the tacks his profit on top. ;)
The best way to be successful at auction is (a) do your homework on the price side, (b) have someone experienced assess the coins in-hand, and (c)...
On and off for 30+ years.
I like that coin MUCH better in a 58 slab than a 63 or 64 slab. ;)
p.s. thanks for the kind words guys -- just goes to show one guy's "corroded" is another guy's "beautiful". ;)
Is this any better... er... worse? [img][img]
Nice coin & welcome back!
Anacs called this corroded, but I didn't care: [img][img]
For coin photos, I use and would recommend the cheaper Photoshop Elements.
Great thread!
Matt, That's a nice 66!
It would certainly portray the luster better. Diffused lights make judging luster really tough, and grading these coins in these grades is all...
Where's the choice for AU 63? ;)
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