I guessed 65. Buffs are hard to grade, and toned buffs are even harder. That's an unusually attractive one, congrats!
For the benefit of all of us, can someone please post the red flags you see on this coin?
I think the lighting of the pictures is throwing me off. It looks nice, but I'm not seeing any luster. A coin of this grade needs to have good...
The second one could be Unc. 1 and 3 are AU, the fourth is EF.
That looks like an amazing set. Can't wait to watch you build it!
I don't see a mintmark. They are usually obvious. The coin is high enough grade that, if there was one, it should be there. If it is a...
That picture is too hard to judge from. However, the rule of thumb is - if a contact mark interrupts the step, it's not a full step. Same with...
Perhaps I used a bit of hyperbole, but there's a grain of truth there. Their standards are universally more lax than NGC's. However, can you...
I guarantee if you post a 63 Bust coin, you'll have guesses between EF and 66. Moderns are far easier to grade, because they are far more...
It is PCGS, right? Strike designations are completely random and meaningless from PCGS.
The toning is completely natural. The marks under the 3rd column completely rule out FS. I think it is accurately graded at 66.
Congrats on the purchase! I'm very glad that my posts inspired you to pick one up for yourself. That appears attractive, especially the obverse,...
The shininess of the coins, combined with the flat, dull, lusterless look of them.
Seems like you forgot ;)
It really depends what your goals are for your collection. A world class collection usually has a specialization - the best collection of Morgan...
I think the first 2 are overgraded, yes. In hand, I assume they look better than the pictures.
This coin is a proof. It was not meant for circulation, but because it has a very low value in low grades, sometimes collectors or dealers will...
Looks like some bad environmental damage. Nickel doesn't react with much, but when it does, it goes downhill fast.
I don't think it's FS, but if you submit it to PCGS enough times you might make it. Their strike designations are meaningless, but count for...
I only own one SLQ (these are completely unknown in prooflike condition - if you have one that is PL, please let me know and I will throw many...
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