The very first photo, of the reverse, has a dull halo around all of the devices. That says a least dipped to me with a possible residue remaining....
Yea, you should show the whole coin, but you are incorrigible on that point. I don’t grade with a microscope. My vote is scratches. If you could...
Why did they bother? You whizz coins to make them look Unc. You have to start with an EF or AU.
Auction houses put up low estimates to attract more bidders. They make you think that you might get a bargain if you bid on a certain item. They...
When I was building my early U.S. type set, I used to buy two coins a year, and they were never problem pieces. Yes, prices were lower, but so...
If you have a larger budget some day, this coin will not be a good trade-in on a better one. Dealer really pound you when try to sell or trade...
It all depends on what your budget is, which you have not shared with us. As @physics-fan3.14 said the hole is only the worst problem. This piece...
No. The last two would come back “improperly cleaned” for sure, and the first one might get the same label.
Here are photos of a genuine, certified example next to the L&C coin. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I am not so sure that the L&C coin is real. I don't...
Here is really nice Mint State example of the 1860-O half dollar. This is the #1 piece in my set for the Seated Liberty, No Drapery and No Motto...
No. I am into too many areas, and there are some pieces that are either too expensive, too rare or just don't interest me. For example, I have...
These coins were saved in large quantities in Mint State. The grading on them can be strict, and at times I wonder how much time they spend on...
I have found that the 1855-P is better struck, on average, than the 1854-P. This piece is graded MS-63. [ATTACH] This one is graded MS-64....
I voted “problem coin.” It has AU sharpness, but the surfaces appear to dull and lifeless as if it’s been cleaned. Although this type frequently...
It could be. Coins with a rough surface like this, where all of the original skin has been stripped away, leaving a granular finish could...
The all-important reverse is rather nice, but the obverse falls into the “filler” class. If “35G” means $35,000, I’ll pass. One of my rules is...
I thought I had sold this Bryan dollar until I ran into it when we were packing up to move to Florida. It is made of nickel plated, cast iron and...
Congratulations! I have belonged to only one club that sponsored an event like that at their meeting. It was money years ago. I was fortunate...
This piece is graded MS-65, R&B, CAC, and I believe that it is original. I have owned this piece for nine years, and it has not turned. [ATTACH]...
Yes, the Draped Bust design has been one of my favorites since I was a YN in the 1960s. My first example was an 1806 Half Cent in Good-4, cleaned....
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