I think all 3 terms convey the meaning of what the marks are. They are imperfections originally on the planchet (OPSI), which were imparted during...
I didn't come up with the name. Tomaska uses it in his Franklin books (published 20-30 years ago). Other people have other names for the same...
There is more to this character than is apparent in this thread. In the World coins section, there is a bit more drama going on:...
The CAC green bean on a FBL/FS/FT/etc coin does mean that CAC agrees with the designation. However, they follow the laxer PCGS standards (so, for...
[sarcasm] PCGS got a strike designation wrong? Shocking! [/end sarcasm]
I'll admit that I have met many humans who set a very low standard for this test. However, I cannot be completely sure that these weren't actually...
Can these robots pass the Turing test? How do I know that some of you aren't robots? :P
1. The large mark that crosses all of the steps, just right of the third colum, immediately rules this out as FS. 2. The top steps under the...
As an interesting counterpoint to the video in this thread, I highly recommend you view the video and explanation of the NGC grading process,...
Fair point. I think, among the educated, the term "cud" is fairly well established. The uneducated use the term as they please.
I don't see the comparison. I know you are making a joke, but "hot lips" has no other recognized *numismatic* meaning. Bugs Bunny, Hot Lips,...
Yes, I read your link. Fancy nickname notwithstanding, nothing about that die is capped. The mintmark is repunched/re-engraved. I don't know how...
So, I don't know anything about the variety you have linked. However, it seems to be an imprecise and improper use of terminology. A capped die is...
Avoid so-called "shipwreck effect" coins. They are corroded from their time in seawater, and I find them highly unattractive. Usually they have...
That was fun! I think I would have done better if I was seeing the coins in hand, some of the shots were really quick. I got 8/20 correct, and...
You like that bit, huh? Like I said, "reality coin TV," where the shows are "mostly true."
I like this better as a 35 than a 40, but the obverse is quite attractive. Congrats on the purchase.
Grading coins is the single most important skill for a coin collector to have. Plenty of books will show you pictures of coins in various grades,...
Definitely fake. The originals are extremely rare and quite crude. As mentioned, they have been copied many, many times.
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