I collect Moroccan coinage, which is why I own the books. It's a 3 volume set (very expensive), written in French. It covers the Alouite Dynasty...
When I collected Franklins, I only bought NGC coins because they were true FBLs. Dedicated collectors of Franklins often have a similar opinion.
Alright, here's the big reveal! PCGS gave it an MS-63, and CAC agreed. We had 48 guesses for an average of 62.4, much closer than the previous...
Yes, the weights can vary. I went and checked the reference to see how much, because nothing I could see would line up with 5.5g. That is towards...
I agree that the coin looks more like a 64. As for the bell lines, it depends on which standard you use. If you use PCGS "standards" then yes it...
Wow, no way is that a 65+. Even with the color bump.
Very nice cent! Great addition to your collection :)
Can you check that weight again? It should weigh 3.5 g, not 5.5. If it does weigh 5.5, it is not a falus. These coins were very crudely made,...
I'm torn between 63 and 64. I choose 63, but that color is fantastic. Definitely worth a Star, in my opinion.
Franklins and Roosevelts would definitely be the easiest. Both are commonly available in circulated grades, and there are absolutely no key date...
That holder has no special meaning or value to me. If you like that it has the flag on it, then I'm happy for you. The bigger issue I see with...
Ideally, the two would be the same. I've tried to choose coins which I think are accurately graded. Some threads try to make a point about over or...
Pretty much exactly my thought process as well.
Doug, sometimes you come across as highly condescending. It's especially offensive when you're flat out wrong, such as in this thread....
Yes, I interpreted your first pictures as having that coarse, grainy type of luster. It can sometimes look really flashy. I think I'm still at 65...
You're wrong, Doug. Sorry. Sometimes you key on a single attribute and make a set of assumptions about that, and then blindly stick to your guns....
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...
I agree that wear can sometimes be visible in the open fields of a coin before it's obvious on the high points. Disturbed luster in the fields is...
Yes, this is definitely an option I considered. I too was on the 64/65 fence.
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