Some very learned collectors are convinced that certain dealers receive preferred treatment in the grading room. I don't think that's the case as...
I opine... in no particular order.. registry sets have a lot to do with this, and the huge jump in price when going up by 1 point or a + in...
You may want to read this before it gets poofed. http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&threadid=937859 The author of this thread...
The deep toning makes it hard to assess, my best guess is 63-64. "neet" sounds like something a coin doctor would use.
My guess (before the reveal) was 65. I think it was weighted up for the heavy mint frost, but I have found a lot of variation in grading with...
66? Great frost, and the toning around the rims adds some character. I like it!
Wow, those look like sunset over the Grand Canyon. Lovely!
I would not part with a coin like that for a long, long time.
I'm with Rusty on the grades. Love those clashes on the trime, and the color, what a great specimen!
It looks like a nice proof with original color. Grade of course mainly depends upon hairlines, if it hasn't circulated.
Genuine.
"Wouldn't surprised me if they graded tis one high to keep it from being dipped white and sent to pcgs." Ha ha! Amen to that and don't throw out...
I think it's a strong 65, could go higher if luster is great (hard to tell from photos).
AU55-58, hard to judge luster from photos.
What a superb set! Would make a nice calendar.
From the photos, I think the marks on the head would keep it back to 62. Perhaps a carefully performed dip would take care of the spots?
I don't think I looked through them as closely as Jason did, but I have to agree that probably 75% of them don't appeal to me very much. I think...
I'd call it a "skankle" (skinny ankle). ;)
I don't think the gouge is too bad as it is out of the main area of interest. Unless the hairlines are pronounced it should grade although the...
Personally, I don't see copper spots as a problem; they are just a result of the vagaries of mixing an alloy in the 19th century, and I think that...
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