In this case, I'd guess neither. They were likely on the planchet when it was struck, and since this area wasn't fully struck, you're seeing...
This is one of the toughest series for me to grade, due to the fact that wear and weak strike typically occur in the same spots.... That said,...
Yes, I do ask myself those same questions. However, generally, I just forget about coins for a week or a month, and when I return I am...
Very nice post, Lehigh. Some constructive criticism -- I would strongly suggest that the photographer try and get the color, contrast, and...
Those guys at CRO sure do have nice coins...>Mike (who is a customer of CRO, and has been for a few years now)
p.s. here's an example of a roll toned Washie that exhibits a similar type of toning that looks "flaked" off: [img]
Well, that all depends on what feature you are referring to.... If it's the area of the "fingerprint" (which frankly looks like a palmprint to...
I would TPG grade the coin VG details, corroded, net G. I'd EAC grade the coin G 6 details, corroded, net AG-03. But the heck with the grades,...
Looks like an AU to me (with some machine doubling to boot). Just don't see enough wear to justify XF, and I'm having trouble telling the...
If this proves to be real, it would be the first I've ever heard of such a coin found on e-bay unsearched hoards. Please keep us posted!
100% true -- although I'm not coinvinced that's what happened on this particular coin. FWIW, that coin looks every bit of a 66 to me, and I'll...
You done fine! I'll bet that Columbian is much more attractive/colorful in person. Nice NEWPS!
IMO, that's a real coin that will likely get no better looking through dipping and/or retoning. Eduard, if you don't like the coin, sell it and...
Buy coins for what you can afford out of discretionary income, and forget about prices. Makes coin collecting much more enjoyable, at least for...
WHAT A GREAT COIN! Were you saving the best for last? ;) On a more serious note, just how much of an advantage is getting to see the coin...
p.s. I shifted much of my gold bullion to platinum about the time they inverted, and I like platinum an investment (as part of a larger investment...
Ask Elaine. Speaking of which... Where is she....
Wow, this thread is certainly evidence of the phenomenon I had in mind -- just a year ago, this thread would be lucky to have 5 or 10 responses a...
Good move, Ruben. He's right. ;)
A coin post and political statement all in one. ;) Great post, Ruben!
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