Here's the old Toned Coin Collectors Society steps for people that are addicted to toned coins... TCCS Steps We admitted we were powerless over...
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Thank you guys for your kind comments, glad you like them! Here's a close-up of the 1945-D MM that Bob just sent me. Is there anything you can...
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IMO the spotting on the reverse is what pulled it down to 65fbl. GENERALLY a Franklin with that sort of toning, luster and hits will get a PCGS...
Nothing spectacular, but a couple of fun raw wartime Jeffersons. Images by Bob Campbell, and I think he did an excellent job. [IMG][IMG]...
I've held that one in hand. My understanding was, BEFORE I saw the coin, the obverse had grungy toning and was dipped. I happen to believe it is...
Good looking 1858 half!
Pretty Peace Piece, but IMO it's AT. It's the sort of coin I would have bought at essentially untoned coin price.
Answering your specific question, I do not like the toning. As far as grading goes, why would you even bother to send it in? It's not worth...
Robec's got a Wonderfule looking group of Roosies, this one went to a GREAT home!!!
Thank you guys for all your kind words! BTW, for some reason I couldn't Edit my above post to include a link to Part 2. Here is the link so...
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Given the restrictions of this board with regard to the number of pictures in a thread, I had to split this thread into two parts. This is Part...
One thing I've noticed about numismatic collectors is that we are fascinated by history. Holding a coin in your hand gives you a visceral...
Here are the 1955 and 1956 Franklins for the toner Dansco set. Both years are relatively easy to find decent toning on, courtesy of the mint sets...
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