In my view, the 1940 & 1947-D were definitely better off not being cleaned, and the 1972-D was improved by cleaning it.
In fairness to the grading services I'd definitely prefer the OP's example to my own and, if there were no photos to go by, there's at least a...
I believe this is the same type of planchet, although not attributed by ANACS as intended for striking a proof coin. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I am only an advocate of selling gold when you know you can replace it for less than you sold it for. If the market is rising steadily, as it...
I think this coin grades more like AU55.
A couple more newps: A nice scarce 1840 Dime with Drapery . . . [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A nicely toned better date 1870 Dime graded AU50 by ANACS ....
I'm not sure I have a numismatic specialization anymore. I've been through many phases since I began (like Randy, back in 1969). I suppose...
It sure does . . . While they have done a great many things to hurt their business, the worst thing they can do is make buyers believe that other...
I'm not sure I agree with most opinions that the coin is under graded. Unless my eyes deceive me, Miss Liberty's cheek and jaw look a little...
Has anyone here noticed that the bay is struggling? [ATTACH] Nope, everything's just fine here, these are not the droids you are looking for . . .
That eBay business is slowing is nothing new. It's been in steady decline for several years now. Like the Fed's attempts to breathe new life...
eBay . . . it was pretty difficult to be sure based on the photos, and it was not returnable.
If you find a dealer who handles both on a very regular basis I think you'll be fine buying raw coins from them. Dealers who handle them very...
It's pretty nice for an AU. In fact, with the recent loosening of grading standards for the Saints, I feel this coin could grade MS63 right now....
I think you should also contact the following (in the listed order) for their level of interest in your uncle's coins: Minshull Trading (310)...
I don't know for sure, but am guessing that one can collect as much dirt and gunk in and around the devices of an "excused" coin as within the...
@jwitten . . . see my latest Weak D at https://www.cointalk.com/threads/lets-see-your-newest-acquisitions.158772/page-1185#post-3364059 . . ....
I see significant differences between the two sets of images, but the differences appear to be entirely the result of shadows cast by light...
Buy the coin, not the label.
Nice coin Shrews . . . you've given a pretty strong hint as to the grade by showing us the bottom of the PCGS label. The PCGS coin number is...
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