Completely agree. One also has to consider that dirt is prone to accumulate around the devices, that's where it naturally settles during circulation.
Personally, I like Daniel's work....it's coin art.
AT all the way! lol
DOH! AU-55,not worth slabbing.
You need to post BOTH SIDES for a grade.
For me storage really depends on the coin and the time horizon for me doing anything with it. For long-term storage of high grade MS coins I use...
$24.42
Sweet coin! 64
MS-55, tough to judge since these are generally poor with crappy luster.
Nearly perfect, 67RD.
Those are really nice! Did you get any rejections?
This happens to Lincolns too, usually due to a late die state. It is caused by flow lines extending out from the center device. It usually...
Unless the coin were wrapped in a shower curtain, what you have is simple verdigris. The odds of there being any PVC are astronomical since they...
Just go to the bank and ask for a box. I've found many goodies over the years searching these boxes.
Wow, obvious fake....disgusting.
That's a stunner! Awesome, rare and very much under-appreciated....someday the collecting world will catch-up on the Memorial cents.
Sorry, your coin has clearly been plated post mint.
Cool penny board!
Plating bubbles, no value.
It's a beauty with a price to match!
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