I can see why some people don't like the new NGC slabs. I didn't like 'em when I saw internet pictures. But when I first saw them in person, I...
That is exactly right. That is the key issue. Some coins have such nasty toning that nothing can make them worse. Yes, I prefer a coin with...
I have read that the 1926 was the mint's best year for these. FWIW, PCGS census shows far more 1926s in 64 and above than any other year. In...
Yes, it is common on 1908s. From "A Collector's Guide to Indian Head Quarter Eagles" (Fuljenz / Winter) : "STRIKE : The obverse is generally...
Yep, it was a great LCC. But it's also true that the vast majority of low-grade Chains aren't pleasant to look at. Finding an FR2 that good is...
That's why many are opposed to his ideas. White's ideas about the toning process itself seem very sound. It's his views on "what to do next"...
True. He points that out in the writing; he intentionally immersed them in a very high concentration H2S atmosphere to accelerate the process. The...
On a thread titled "Prone to tone !", we discussed why some coins are more likely to tone than others. On that thread, the book "Coin Chemistry"...
Yep. Go back to the website and check out the inventory. Big $$$. Lots of CAC coins ! Who knew ? :D
Wasn't that partially due to manipulation by the Hunt clan ? Somehow, we survived the "crisis" of 1980. And 1987. And 1929. And 1873. And 1837....
How can the value of the silver in the coin be more than the value of the coin ? As silver rises, so does the value of the coin. Coins which are...
I strongly doubt it. Call or e-mail the folks at Heritage and ask 'em.
At least they disclosed this little gem : "As many of you know, Legends principals are shareholders of CAC" There you have it.
That's great... but what do they look like ?
What's this here sauce ??!?!? (say that three times fast)
Just applied ! http://logan.com/jrcs/
Couldn't have said it better myself ! :rolleyes:
OK, lemmee think this through. Expensive keys E-Bay raw they look fabulous BUT they're pirate pics zero feedback rambling emotionally...
My grade is M5. Melt + 5%
XF45 Extra Fast, 45,000 rpm When one has lots of coins to polish, one must get a move on.
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