I couldn't find a photo online that had both a cleaned looking coin and cleaning tools in the same photo. Therefore I combined the two photos as...
Do you guys think this one is cleaned?... [ATTACH]
If NGC sees this they should revoke the certification and fire the grader on the spot.
Oh, and I almost forgot... beautiful coin!
Suuure. ;)
Great! That would be interesting to see the difference.
That is most likely the case. However, maybe it gets "encased" by something that doesn't damage the coin and may even prevent damage from outside...
Auction ends tomorrow, Sunday, 8/17/2014 @ 9 ET/6 PT...
Do you have a micrograph of a low grade coin?
Maybe some day the BEP will make pink seals (not for circulation, collectors only) to raise money for breat cancer awareness?? Or something like...
Thank you for the reply and for understanding the question!
Ed, I am aware of the history and differences behind the different colors. That still doesn't answer my question.
I'm not a metals expert, but I fathom it's unlikely to keep its original luster. That probably doesn't mean it's impossible. I guess it depends on...
I personally like the coin. I just think it is overpriced - not that I could afford one anyway.
I think coleguy meant the 50 cent piece, not the design.
We've seen yellow, red, blue and most recently green seals. Do you think US paper money will die with the green seal? Or do you think another...
It's a great feeling when you find something worth keeping.
The dealer that sold it must not be feeling too good right now (if they know now). In any case... Very nice coin.
If you'll notice, Peter was replying to my first post about the same time I made a second post. Perhaps he didn't notice my second post, but you...
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=10&pub=5575067756&toolid=10001&campid=5337453154&customid=&icep_uq=MS65&icep_sellerId=bu...
Separate names with a comma.