Man, I go offline for a couple of hours and return to this! :woot: edit to add - my wish list is at opposite end of my current avatar - a VAM-1C3.:)
MS-64 MS-63RB
I've got a 2TB external hard drive. Nothing goes to any of the interweb sites.
I have to trust what Bill Fivaz says about this trio. We are looking at static photos which can and do miss-represent coins and more so toned...
All other technical merits aside, eye appeal is the line.;)
MS-66. I'm not seeing the rims of a proof strike. I can't make out the detail on the steps but it sure would be nice if FS. :)
I see no signs of circulation wear and think MS64 is in order and MS65 would not shock me.
This is older technology as far as that goes. There are now struck counterfeits encased in counterfeit TPG slabs as well. See this link for an...
There is a generation of Chinese counterfeits that are the correct weight by an increase in thickness.
I like to think that if I grade conservatively there is less likelihood of me over-paying for any given coin. :)
I logged it as MS62.
Here's a raw 79-S VAM-16a I picked up this year as well. The obverse is borderline PL and the reverse is clearly not. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
CAC (Certified Acceptance Corp.) is an independent grading company founded by John Albanese that verifies PCGS and NGC certified coins as being...
Where's all the CT lawyers when a real numismatic threat is discussed? To the OP, beyond what has been discussed above I suggest you go to the...
Was it previously yours or were you bidding on it as well?
PCGS said 65+ and CAC gave it a green bean.
I picked this 1881-S up earlier this year. The reverse is PL but the obverse falls very short.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Just received my PL in the mail today. Man it is nice! Thank you Dan. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nice group!
Always leaves me wondering what went to the melting pot in 1918...:(
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