Also, NGC wisely put more "perception distance" between NGC and NCS by using a 2nd brand name using a distinctly different holderANACS did neither.
With a very important difference... when holdered in an NCS slab, it is very clear it is a "problem" coin with the problem clearly noted.
Very harshly cleaned. Conspicuous parallel lines on both sides - telltale signs of a brillo pad. :headbang: Great series ! I may look into...
Same thing happened to me with a single ASE. Started developing a purple tone around the rim. That's when I put them in Intercept Shields with...
You can't get a $3 Princess with decent detail for $600. Let's say you overlook the problems and call that XF details. Retail is around $1200.
Tooled. Someone has taken an instrument and attempted to restore lost detail. Take a look at the legend - the letters in STATES have an odd...
And the nature of the crud they're removing. Recently on this board, someone posted a "conservation of the month" - a $2.5 Libbie. It had some...
I've looked at a number of raw $3 princess over the last few years - every one of 'em was a problem coin. Almost all were cleaned. Many had...
This one looks bad. Probably counterfeit; hard to say from crummy pictures. Why would anyone pay big money for a raw coin off of E-bay ?
I understand that perspective, but there has to be consideration for year / mint in certain cases. Perfect example - 1908 Indian $2.5 . This was...
Score ! Welcome to the board !
Judging on the picture, I agree with MS63. However, my Morgans always look worse in photos than in hand. Who knows ? Might pull a 4. Reverse...
It looks like one of those foil covered chocolate "coins".
It depends on what you like. This coin is not for serious collectors. Even if it's genuine, it's heavily polished and banged up. A seriously...
What was the dealer saying ? Nothing I care about. Under no circumstances is he able to tell anyone what they can or cannot use. Do what you like,...
Nice ! Where can a guy order a proof set ? I remember decimalization of UK coinage. I don't remember which year it was - I'm thinking 1969 - but...
One of the big problems I see is that this forces some change in each of the TPGs. That means that some old slabs are now misgraded, and not for...
In many respects, yes. I'm sure some purists hate a reproduction like this, but I love 'em. No way can an average guy find an original Walker...
You're probably right. Check out the texture of that reverse. Spark erosion die ?
My prayers, and those of many, are with you, Ben. Thank God your daughter will be OK.
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