I'm really enjoying this thread! :) ... [ATTACH][ATTACH] -Brian
PCGS slabs can and HAVE been counterfeited, and on nearly every occassion that a counterfeit PCGS has been found, the coins within them are...
First thing that caught my eye is that the structure of the bust's nose looks similar to the one of the Morgan Dollars of 1921 (Slightly larger...
Copy and paste with small revisions, Zach? ;) -Brian
Wow! That's a 65?! ... Man, that really shows how the standards have changed. With the actual "wear" on the coin, if it did not have the toning,...
Is that MD on the profile? If so, that's some serious doubling! It doesn't quite resemble what I believe qualifies for a DDO, but I may be...
So, what does the slab read, Valente?! I am eeger to see the actual grade! :) -Brian
Although brighter photographs would help in making my decision, I will agree that it is a late stage capped die. The only thing that worries me is...
The original thread creator stated "It is currently graded NGC MS". So, unless he's lying, which I do not believe he is, it isn't in an 'AU58'...
Need photographs to properly diagnose the problem. Also, :welcome: to CoinTalk! -Brian
I'm guessing it is a 63, but with the toning, depending on how attractive or unattractive the TPG found it to be, it may be a 64 or it maybe be a...
The second and third pictures you've included almost make the coin look like a proof! Like previously stated, I don't think it'd grade just for...
Looks like a solid VF20. May have a chance at a F15, but it certainly has eye appeal with even wear and a nice patina. :) -Brian
It looks like it may have a slim chance at an XF45 grade. Overall, the coin looks to have original surfaces. I think the glare may make it look as...
VF-Details w/ damage. It looks as if it may have been previously cleaned and has had time to retone...? Surfaces just don't look quite right. -Brian
Interesting piece. Although, it does not look to have been circulated for too long. Hair details (head and beard) look strong on the obverse and...
You happen to have a photo? I'd love to see! I enjoy seeing even LOW grade Chain Cents because that chain on the reverse just pops out at you! :)...
Concluded... It would not be POST-mint-damage (PMD) but DURING-mint-damage (DMD). It was done BEFORE it left the mint, judging by the quote...
IMHO, a 'CAC' sticker on a coin is just another clever scheme for dealers to add a premium to the original price of a coin. I was looking at a...
Nice proof Lincoln! I'd give it a a 66RD, but that may just be me being generous yet again. ;) -Brian
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