So, that crappy article was all about bashing Watson, and not about the medal at all.
Doug, that is a very long post, and some of it is true, and some of it is very much not. I don't have the time to pick it apart right now, but I...
Many of you who have been around for a while have seen my series of What You Need To Know posts about grading. I walked through each component of...
Mainebill - either those pictures are inaccurate, or that 1806 DBH does not have original surfaces (especially the obverse). It is far too light...
I have started a 2 part series which will discuss original and problem surfaces. You can find the first part here:...
I believe a discussion of surfaces is required for a thorough understanding of grading. I've begun a discussion here (I would have updated the OP...
A Discussion About Surfaces Jason Poe This will be the first part of a 2 part discussion on surfaces. This week, we will talk about original...
How about we just get rid of the cent altogether, and then we won't have to argue about which dead guy is on it.
Wow. That coin is fugly. If I had a million bucks to spend on a coin, I can think of at least a hundred other things that I would rather have....
Jeff - that study was described in the 1904 Mint's Annual Report.
I'm glad to see this idea has spilled over to Cointalk as well. I started the NGC one six years ago (geez, I'm getting old....)
I disagree. Strongly. The best way to learn how to tell cleaned coins from original coins is to study ORIGINAL coins that have been graded by...
Looks like an AU-55.
The mint has done studies of circulated coinage which was returned to them, and compared the weights with the nominal weight. It found that on...
Because the technology and handling processes have improved. Also, because Kennedy's are only made for collectors now - and they demand perfection.
I like it as a 65. Grading services have loosened and tightened repeatedly throughout their history, but that one looks accurately graded to me.
Nice strike. I like the high relief on these more than the flat coins we get now.
I love the color on that! How are the mirrors? Your pictures don't make it look very... proofy.
Those usually go out in early/mid December. I'll be there! And we will miss you Chris. Between you and Shane, I'm surprised they let us keep...
I don't see anything on this that indicates damage or cleaning. Its a strong 62 with a shot at a 63.
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