A good grader can grade any coin. Strike, Luster, Eye appeal, Contact marks, and wear - if you understand these basic components, you can give a...
Borderline 64/65, I think. Probably leaning more towards 65.
I remember how much fun you used to have with mine ;)
I like the reverse too ;) [ATTACH]
It isn't a bill. It is a coin (maybe?, there's been some recent research and serious debate if it is actually a coin or a medal, or even if was...
The 72 is super cool!
The odds of finding a die cap in a roll are essentially zero. A die cap is going to be considerably thicker than a normal coin, as the cup shape...
I think I agree. I really like the look and feel of photo 1, and it shows the relief well. It's just a cool looking picture. But I think photo 2...
Yes, the article says it was graded 62.
I'm in the process of re-taking pictures of many of my coins. I've worked up to the Mercury dimes, and here we have a 1942S. So, which picture...
Wow. That definitely deserves a "You Suck" award!
At the conclusion of Phase 1 around Christmas, I began to think that the photos I was using (from Heritage) might be biasing the grading guesses....
That is probably the most terrifying thing I've seen this year.
Those are the best kind! You get a good bit of red, but at a fraction of the price.
It really depends. Most coin shops specialize in coins, advertise coins, and buy and sell coins. I haven't been in too many coin shops that had...
That's generic brown toning, with a couple of highlights on the reverse. No chance of a star. Don't want to sound mean, just truthful.
My understanding is that Mark spends very little time in the grading room these days. He is an astute grader, has a fantastic eye, and is...
What makes you think its a forgery?
Honestly, I never check the new acquisitions thread. If it's good enough to post and brag about, it deserves its own thread. That's my own...
Start a new thread. You'll get more responses, and a chance to show off some pretty coins.
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