I am very intrigued by this coin. For the benefit of the forum, can you explain how you know this is not a proof?
Obviously, we are not button collectors. However, I still wouldn't clean it. To me, the dirt and patina shows its age, and is a really interesting...
Interesting analysis, iPen. On a similar note: When I was first starting collecting, I heard some old timers talking about how they knew if a coin...
What are you attempting to "restore" on this coin? The coin looks attractive, original, and problem free. There is nothing that needs...
It would seem like early type would be relatively easy to make a program to attribute. The elements were hand punched, so varieties are easy to...
To take this in a serious direction: The fourth obvious clue is that this error is not physically possible (even if the date were the same). It is...
This was my guess as well.
Very good points about rarity versus price. This is a common misconception, and one I see over and over again even here on CoinTalk. If there are...
So ridiculously obviously fake that the question doesn't even deserve asking. (sorry, that might have come across as harsh. It wasn't intended to...
There is nothing new about that idea. He might flesh it out with some details that are new, or he might have slightly different terminology, but...
I can compromise on the toning, I suppose, if the coin has DMPL surfaces. Here is the only Seated Quarter graded DPL by NGC (for the entire...
I just read an interesting and thought-provoking article by Doug Winter on CoinWeek about Rarity. Before proceeding any further, take a look at...
Even that should have a macro mode. Instead of holding the camera in your hand, try propping it up on a desk or table (use some books, or a...
I don't have one, but I look forward to seeing everyone's cases. I really want to put some museum-style lighted glass top cases in my loft area,...
I shut the blinds on my windows so that I can shoot in the dark. How many lights are you using, green? Those pictures look to be nicely in...
I don't know how many of you have seen this, but CoinWeek posted a really cool video showing the entire grading process during a walkthrough at...
Who is it? I know Rick Tomaska has one of these TV shows as well, with equally ridiculous pricing.
I'd grade the obverse "three glasses of wine" out of focus. The reverse is "six shots of whiskey" out of focus. You appear to have some really...
67Cam, but I think I may be getting thrown off by the slab. There appears to be a few tickmarks in the obverse field above Liberty, if I am...
"Die life" will vary based on what period of history you are talking about. Major factors include die manufacturing techniques, striking pressure,...
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