Nice write up Paul. I am with you on your theory. As much as I like toned nickels...I wouldn't touch anything toned like those examples. In...
Every decent imaging software has a filter or button somewhere called "auto color". This is very handy to use when imaging coins. However, I do...
mrbrkly, I am not trying to criticize your images, but I do have a piece of advice. I grabbed your image of this merc and did nothing more than an...
Lol. too late! I wouldn't be too pleased if the first coin I sent in, out of my entire collection, was a 1957 Proof nickel. :o How ridiculous am...
Now everyone has me second guessing that it is a business strike. I am at work, so it's driving me crazy right now. I was 100% certain it was a...
I have only one Peace. I do like them though. Although not a high grade I assume, but this one has some wicked luster. [IMG]
Toning will really only fetch a premium if the coin itself is of a high grade, AU,rare coin or a key date. I personally would not pay a premium...
My honest opinion is buying any raw Ike dollar, unless nicely toned or a type2, for $70 is a huge gamble. But then again, they all look AU to me....
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Ruben, I hope you are right! That would make it the one and only MS67 FS. :thumb:
It is a business strike. It is the strongest strike I have ever seen for a 1957 as well. Lehigh has seen it and we both agree on the minimum it...
What do you think the grade is on this beauty? [IMG] [IMG]
Oh nice! That is not an easy year to get FS, in any grade. I would estimate the value to be around $225 depending on the eye appeal of the nickel....
PCGS considers anything with at least 5 full steps eligible for FS designation. PCGS: "Full Steps (FS) is the designation following the numerical...
Neat cent! I refuse to buy anything from people who put "LOOK" in all of their auctions titles.
Sorry Matthew, not a repeater. Sorry Matthew, not a repeater. If it was 92959295 then you would have yourself a repeater. If it was 92959295...
I beg to differ. Also, professionals should not be allowed to enter. :)
This. A thousand times this. MORE LIGHT!!!!
Wow Matt, great contest! Deciding which image to use is the toughest part for sure. I'll go with something a little unexpected for me. edit:...
If budget is an issue, and you aren't stepping into a DLSR, I suggest the Nikon s9100. $200 at Walmart. Don't forget, the camera is not the most...
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