You aren't a real coin collector unless... ...it grieves your heart to look at that coin.
You mean they aren't die polish lines ??!?!? :eek:
ouch "Duhhhh... I thought I was adding 30-40 points by shinin' it up real purty..." :eek:
VF30. EAC 25. Outrageous coin ! Are you sharing the royalties from spock's inherited oil well(s) ? :D Fabulous color. Strong planchet... is...
I'm gonna say MS65, but it could easily be a 6.
They're tough on these. The smaller coins don't get the breaks the $10 Libbies get. I think a $10 eagle with this look would be a 65 fo' shizzle....
I have nothing new to add; the prior posters are on top of the game. Yeppers, it's a really exceptional strike. All the rivets, strong emblem,...
"You're not a Real Coin Collector " ...until your wife buys you a Chain cent for your birthday. :hug:
I'm probably wrong about the planchet granularity. Don't usually see that on gold, mostly copper. I think Doug hit it - rusty die.
Once again, a terrific coin and great photos. I have found TPGs to be tough on these, so I'll say MS63. Obverse : A few tics and taps, and...
Here's an amusing quote : "The value of the coins amounts to far more than their marked value. Even dimes before a certain date sell for ten and...
A unique portrait of Liberty not found on any other denom ! Type IIs - the transition portrait... type IIIs match the $3 Princess. Toughies, but...
Hair detail - always tough to call on these. Even MS coins commonly lack hair detail, especially above brow and behind the eye.
MS63. Ahhhh Bud ! Decided to give us a toughie, huh ? :) Not gonna take it easy on us, are ya ? :) I'm assuming the southwesterly "scratches"...
Yep ! Early coppers are tough these days. Hope you had a great time here in the States !
Point well said. But how about the other approach... why penalize a splendid, lustrous coin due to a characteristic as minted... the moment it...
Worst coin ever. :headbang: Any wonder they don't circulate ?
I think that's cool. It's time for fresh designs. I like several on the Numismaster page. :thumb: Some of the ones which look good in drawings...
I tend to agree. I'm reading a wonderful book about Lincoln entitled "Team of Rivals"... how Lincoln formed part of his cabinet with the three...
Looks like a later obverse die state... those obverse stars are stretching a bit toward the rim.
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