Here are 2 coins that are kind of pushing it a bit. Both have real nice luster, both are solid strikes, and both have a few ticks on Abe's face,...
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FWIW, I have a bunch of 1950's Lincolns graded MS-67 by ICG (i.e generally a $50 to $100 coin in NGC) and I typically pay less than $10 for them....
Yes, they do.
You will learn not all "cleaning" is so obvious - particularly with NGC and PCGS lately. But, yes, ICG has often been more lenient than NGC and...
I will add my 2¢ to this. First, one of the reasons they are not considered a top flight TPG is that they are more erratic than NGC and PCGS....
Have you got your PM's turned on?
I think the top will go unc - MS-63 likely if the reverse matches the obverse. The 79 probably AU, but might be XF.
Also, most every nick I can make out clearly has a rise in material on one side. If the nick were from grease, it would most likely be incuse and...
The biggest tell is that the nicks go through the letters/devices. Rarely a major planchet gouge might do that, but small tick (only?) through...
66 - no FS
I cannot say no, but the vast majority of what you are seeing is someone playing with the coin. i.e. PMD. However, a couple of those letter on...
Assuming that curlicue in George's hair is on the slab, I would think that would make a 64. If it is on the coin, it is 50/50.
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I am having trouble convincing eBay that these should be pulled. Maybe if some others would also report them, some progress could be made. All...
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