Nope, I mean FT. Full Bands (or, Full Split Bands) is used for Mercury dimes. Full Torch is used for Roosevelts:...
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I don't think it is a late die state, because the rest of the details are crisp. This is more likely due to a weak strike. The torch lines are the...
No, it was struck that way. The only thing that removes a coin from mint state is wear. And nowhere on this coin is there wear.
@panzerman , I keep seeing all your pretty gold. I got inspired. I bought a thing. Sweden, NGC MS-65 * PL, and it's absolutely gorgeous. You'd...
Just snagged this sweet little coin. It is, of course, prooflike. The prooflikes of 1968-1972 have a unique finish unlike most other PLs of the...
Gold would be pretty easy to tell, as it would weigh significantly more than usual. And I'm sure that I would not have said proof, because there...
I could see why they would want to commemorate the Challenger disaster, but why single out just that one person? Not a fan of this idea.
The problem is, that toning is so thick and dark that dipping it leaves a good chance there is no luster remaining underneath. Then you'll have a...
All "spike heads" are die breaks. The term is just a clever marketing term to describe a die break from his head to the rim. You can see a catalog...
Your best choice is to go right to the source. This guy wrote the encyclopedia on Seated halves, and has generously made most of his work...
Absolutely delightful group of coins. That Moroccan coin likely came out of a mint set - they made these with a special finish. I've seen PCGS...
I finally got one! I couldn't believe how tiny this coin is. It must have been a pain to actually use these. NGC MS-66 PL: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I would say a more correct statement would be "die cracks are more likely to develop in later die states." There are plenty of examples of brand...
I always use this guide when determining small vs. large motto:...
How good is CoinTalk compared to the TPGs? Let's find out! Over the next several months, I'll be posting a continuous stream of Guess the Grade...
The second one was 64FBL. I don't remember what the first one was. I sold these both long ago. I thought it looked cool when I bought it. I know...
Yes, I have heard some collectors search for full steps on the Lincoln. I think this one is less common than the examples I gave, but I know that...
No, I think it is incredibly unattractive. Those are really bad pictures of the obverse, because he's hoping someone buys it hoping it looks...
For a few other examples, here are two coins which had been dipped. On the first one, notice the splotchiness of the toning? That orange color...
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