In my experience, yes, they are a bit more conservative (particularly in grades 64 and above) and just about the same in terms of...
Tater, I agree with you for the most part. However, keep in mind that the edge of a coin -- particularly these large coins like Ikes -- play a...
By way of example, here is a coin with a few copper spots (the most prominent between N and I in UNITED): [img]
Nice!
Super cool coin! Thanks for sharing!
One of my favorite designs, and you have a nice AU-ish example, IMO. Thanks for sharing...Mike
I hear this Tom guy has some nice coins. ;)
Very pretty colors. The fingerprint is a bit distracting to my eye. Would be a nice coin to look at and study as the fingerprint suggests this...
Superb upgrade. The old coin was darn nice to begin with, and the new one looks simply wonderful! Congrats on the NEWP.
Very nice!
I can't explain it other than to note that there are a number of original proof sets that show this very same coloration (splotchy...
Really? So you think this coin was dipped? [img]
I sell my precious metals to Silvertowne. They have always treated me fairly.
Forget for a moment looking at wear.... If you focus on luster (or more properly the lack of luster that occurs by wear) -- particularly on the...
Very nice coin. Of course, Mark is right, and prooflike braided hair half cents are not common at all. Congrats, you got the look of a proof...
Congrats. I think you should give the teller a bit more money.
That's quite a find. I would have them authenticated/graded.
p.s. if it bothers you that much you can send the coin to PCGS for a reholder -- it's cheap.
Unless the chip has compromised the area where the coin is stored, I wouldn't worry about it.
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