Another outstanding piece, Clinker. You are a true constructive contributor to this forum, and greatly appreciated! One thing I must observe,...
My avatar is an 1864-S in a higher grade. If you get interested in this series, check out: http://www.seateddimevarieties.com/ That's Gerry...
A generous gesture to be sure, and one that should earn you karmic rewards. At least if there's any such thing as karma!
I think AU is a reasonable. Hard to be more precise from your pics, but I think it may even go AU-53.
Sorry. No offense intended. It occurred to me after I left that post that it probably was only a typo, but by that time, I was away from my...
And I honestly couldn't tell whether or not it's AU or MS from the pics provided, but that's mainly because I was Just Plain Stupid, and made...
Before I spent too much more rolling the dice, if I were you, I'd learn how to grade. There is no such grade as "F-20." I'd wager a tidy sum...
85-P is among the most common dates, and the Grey Sheet has it at $37 in MS-63. It might bring a modest premium for nice toning if it were in a...
With the caveat "blast white," this is probably closer to correct--certainly more reasonable--for the reasons you mentioned. However, I'm still...
One of the best posts I've read here since joining. Well-informed and informative, articulate, clear, and no axes to grind.
Eliminating inadvertent post doubling.
Imo, using the word "scarcity" in this context borders on criminal misrepresentation.
Most? Really? And do you have some facts to back this up? If so, please share.
Yeah, Charmy, congrats! Not a particular error enthusiast, but this one is cool!
A correct characterization of this pretty nice coin would be: AU Details (cleaned, damaged). The gouges on the major obverse focal point will...
If you get it slabbed by NGC, who will leave it in the original GSA plastic, that might command a small premium. Otherwise, probably not.
The Sheet doesn't break out values for GSA slabs. It has the 85-CC in 64 at 575/625.
But Carl, how else does one maximize the exposure of this type of thing other than by doing what Charmy has done here, i.e., mentioning it and...
Tough to grade from your pics. If that's rub on Washington's hair, it's a 58. If not, the obverse looks like it's at least a 63, and probably...
Gary, Indiana? I thought you guys had marching bands streaming through the downtown streets on a daily basis, playing music from "The Music Man!" ;)
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