Lack of step detail is an indicator of incomplete strike but really has nothing to do with whether the coin is circulated or mint state. For...
Yes, acetone might remove the green stuff, give it a try. It’s not a 39-D though, it’s a Philly coin. Based on your new photos, I still think it...
Btw, you should give that 40-D an acetone bath in case that black stuff is organic instead of actual toning.
I don’t want you to get too excited because your photos aren’t great, but based on what I see, you have a premium gem full step 1939 Rev of 40...
Actually, I was pretty satisfied with the numerical grades of my 26 coin submission. I only disagreed with one really low grade on a Buffalo...
I don’t know which closeup goes with which date/mm so I will just refer to them as closeup #1, #2, & #3 Closeup #1: There is bridging under the...
I feel your pain, I recently submitted a gorgeous set of war nickels to NGC and not one coin got the star designation, and several deserved it. I...
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