Much better article about this coin: http://www.coinlink.com/News/us-coins/controversial-1959-d/
Be sure to tell him to NEVER clean it. I just read a horror story where someone gave a kid a coin and he bought it back to show him how shiny he...
Well bro, it's a controversial topic. Weimar took a stand that toning is damage and "let the cat out of the bag" on how to tone in the major TPG's...
ASE's might seem to NT faster, I don't collect them so I can't say for sure. That said....I highly suspect they are frequently speed-toned because...
Have you (and the others) read the book Coin Chemistry? It's well worth the read!
PCGS is dumb, this coin is a 64......typical woody bias.
Nailed! Yes, I saw the filled S.
Love the 1916 detail!
Very nice example!
Market acceptable toning.....nice set....congrats!
Indeed, a quick look at the feedback for the ATers on ebay tells you that. Tons of ignorant buyers out there!
Yes, it's copper. I've never seen one quite like this either Dick. That's why I posted it here, I'm not positive but lamination/planchet issue...
lololol!
AT by Crayola! lol
At first I though it was counter damage...but...hummmmm... :smile
If you look at the most active PCGS prices, there has been some drops for the low end stuff. A good bit of red there but the rest are holding...
1.35 grams lighter than it should be. It just looks like wear, post mint damage and a reverse, grease-filled die to me.
I can buy 90% of the coins seen on ebay at far lower prices from my dealer or a show.
The only real collector interest from these are when they are MS and very nice.
It could almost be a 63 IMO.
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