Yes, it sold. Yes, I have a catalog. And yes, it brought in $46,000 (including buyer's premium).
I thought CAC meant the coin is "high end for the grade", which is pickier than "I agree with the grade". Some people think they can upgrade...
Yep ! I remember seeing one "up close and personal" when I was a kid. We were at a coin show in my hometown of Beaumont, Texas. At the time, it...
Sure. Hit the Heritage website and search the archives. Here ya go......
Some factors which distinguish this die marriage from others : Obverse : In the date, upright of last "1" on right side is even with extreme...
More from Browning* regarding the 1831 25c : "A marked change appears in the quarter dollar of this year, the diameter is considerably reduced...
I'm no authority, but I think it's Browning-2 (R-1; one of the more common of 7 die varieites).
For the princely sum of $75 / coin, they will provide a conservation report : http://www.ncscoin.com/conservation/services_and_fees.asp...
I said "staple scratch", but meant "ANY scratch". Of the listed factors, a nasty scratch has the most adverse effect on eye appeal. It looks...
Unlikely.
All I can figure is there are some micro squiggly luster grazes in the reverse fields, so they said "can't be true gem 65" based on that. But...
The dude knows how to pick 'em ! Check out that 1913 Indian $10 in spock's signature. In the Great Grade-off Contest, most called that a 65...
You've given me a lot of good guidance, guys. Cave Troll's response best fits my thoughts. In his reponse, I'll highlight the key points which hit...
Here's a thought to ponder... is grading a gift or merely a skill ? Are some people truly gifted in this area, such that they can do things...
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