The show special that I used (coins in the OP), was $10 each.
I'll say it's a 45 - straight. Like @V. Kurt Bellman said, if it's been cleaned, it's an old cleaning, and market acceptable. But I also agree...
Trying to post any/all defects found in zincolns will require all the storage space the internet has to offer. The zinc plated Lincolns will all...
And that's putting it lightly... would you like some meat with your charcoal?
@lordmarcovan - I think what you have there is the rare 'inverted date 1961' cent! Can't be sure from the pics, but my guts says it is! ;)
I like mine medium rare.
@Tat2 - you'll get there. It can get tough on a new member posting their 'incredible' finds that are nothing more than damage. Before you post a...
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Interesting. I was using the PCGS photograde for DBC's to give my guess. I guess even PCGS doesn't use it as a guide....
buildings, farm related (implements, animals, crops), transportation (trains, autos, etc), explorers, coins honoring foreign diplomats or...
Sounds like you agree with the grades assigned by ICG?
I get that, but I would have expected this to have been deemed 'Improperly/Harshly Cleaned". Ie, call it what it is.
Absolutely, without a doubt in my mind, that is not the same coin. There are markers on both your coin, and the coin in the listing that are...
I'd be interested in seeing the seller's photos of this coin. Cleaning that significant is difficult to conceal.
Ha to all of you! I have the ultimate - inverted date 1961 Cent! And I have them from both mints! YUP! I even have inverted date 1961 Proof!
I usually use ANACS or NGC for coins I plan on keeping. I collect early commemoratives as my main focus, and they both seem to be consistent on...
@Mainebill - I read your comments in the GTG's on these coins. On coin #1, you said you don't agree at all with the assigned grade. Is it the 53,...
This coin still has me somewhat stumped. I have another 1883 No Cents that has the same "style" of hairlines, and it too still has luster. Another...
Grab a cup of coffee. This is a novel. [ATTACH] We're all familiar with, and have our preferences one way or the other with the 4 major Third...
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