MS-70 is well known to turn copper coins blue. There have been quite a few coin doctors who took advantage of this, carefully applying small...
If I say the coin is MS-65 and want to charge a 65 price for the coin, you probably aren't going to believe me unless you know me, and we've built...
I got lots of them :) And, thanks for all the comments y'all!
Well clearly the slab didn't survive this... And, you can break these slabs with a few determined thwacks of a hammer. Some people prefer their...
I guess that's fair. The luster is quite strong, which also helped it.
That is actually a really cool comparison, @Eduard . You can clearly see that it was based on the same design, but really interesting how crude it...
Just shows you can't trust the grade on the holder, or that silly CAC sticker. That coin got a 2 point bump for the very attractive color. Dang,...
I simply cannot believe it got a 65 with all those huge marks on the cheek. And I really can't believe CAC thought it was a premium 65 at that.
Yes, it is. You can read all about it in the article I wrote here:...
What is a baptismal taler? It looks quite large. I love the patina. Congrats!
Many of us aren't on the PCGS boards. Link?
Your 1921 is an EF coin - so much of the high point detail has worn off. If you compare a BU 1921 to a BU 1922, you should notice a huge...
If it was cleaned, it was a very, very old cleaning that has toned over. The coin appears to be market acceptable on that front. I'm a little more...
My newest prooflike coin is also now my oldest! I am pleased to show this gorgeous piece of copper to you all. This is a 1770 Halfpence from...
Has anyone gotten to see any of the displays of the Tyrant Collection? I keep hearing about it, and it sounds amazing:...
Here is a counterpoint article, in favor of MS-70 coins. I find this debate to be interesting, although I'd never pay the premium for a 70 coin:...
Read the article about it here:...
Thanks for the clarification. It's all good. I'm not a fan of corgis, you're not a fan of prooflikes. We can still be friends ;)
It isn't part of the numerical grade, no. It is a designation, as you say. It's in the same category as FBL, FS, etc - some people like them and...
The answer to your question will vary greatly based on what kind of coin it is, what metal, what type of corrosion, how bad it is, how widespread...
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