Yes, there are situations where that could be true, and there is no doubt that examples of such coins do exist. But there are far more examples of...
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At 10,000 feet or more, on a clear night, the Milky Way puts out a lot more light than most would think. And I've spent many a night under those...
To borrow a line - I love it when a plan comes together ;)
You could always choose to use the long established R ratings from the URS - just match up the numbers you find with the R rating. Just an idea,...
Actually I'd say the opposite and would never buy the coin. Is it "possible" the coin is genuine ? Yes, but probable is an entirely different...
A chocolate and vanilla question, and therefore not one that will not ever have a consensus for an answer.
We shall have to agree to disagree.
Loose translation - " interested in your opinion about the quality of the Proof coins."
I've experimented with taking coins pictures with just about every kind of light you can think of, even by candlelight.
I believe I did mention that image that prompted your question came from several years ago.
I see nothing to make me think it is not genuine.
The numbers you speak of are completely useless and are (and should be) ignored by the numismatic community. It's been years since I subscribed to...
Die wear can show up in many different forms many degrees of severity. A picture of wear on an actual die, courtesy of Matt - [ATTACH]
I just wish he'd hurry up and get done with the second edition. 'Course I've only been waiting 3 years or so, if memory serves I waited almost 6...
Raw or graded either one you'll be fine.
What's next ? They are currently do a trial run of allowing Staples to offer the same services the post office does in about 80 of their stores...
Yup, die wear.
I understand your thinking, but when a die gets rusty that rust creates pits in the die. So a coin struck with a rusty die always has raised bumps...
Yes of course they are. That was not the reason for his comment.
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