As I recall they use FTIR ATR - which is not a very sensitive technique. That's why they picked grease in the PCGS video, they slather on a TON to...
I have a dealer - you probably know him - that is big on ICG. He got me into their slabs. The Lincolns are 100% spot on and maybe even a bit low...
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I have bought and sold many ICG coins that were very accurately graded. This coin is a real beauty in hand. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I've found quite a few "keepers" over the years of searching bank rolls and boxes. Most of my Memorial cents came from searching. Here's one of a...
100% keeper! Buy yourself a plastic tube and put your keepers in it. Whenever you find a nice coin like this - add it. Since you're searching you...
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As primarily a Lincoln collector, I don't have many photos of my quarters. :( [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Bravo! Collecting for the love and interest! I have a suggestion for you, this is how I made my Lincoln cent roll set collection: Buy a box of...
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Just trying to confuse unknowledgeable buyers - buyers beware!
Nope, no need for it. I like the nice, original surfaces on both. All these got was an acetone rinse before putting them into Airtites.
There's no lamination. Where do you think you see one?
This other one in my collection shows the reverse die wearing. It's still pretty decent for the issue though - these are tough with any original...
Actually, for the issue, that thing is hammered. Denver was way over-using their dies. Finding examples with a well struck reverse is difficult,...
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Must be a tough coin to photograph! The last in-slab picture is probably your best one because the lighting. Your other pictures gave me the idea...
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Large date...keep dreaming! Notice how different the small date looks from your coin: [ATTACH]
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