Okay Doug, promise not to faint. I agree with you that the Oregon shown is AT, and I would not want that coin in my collection. There are too...
In answer to the OP, the short answer is color. Would you rather watch movies in black & white, or in color? The color provided by toning gives...
I'm thinking VF30
You have the date wrong on the FS designation change. To my knowledge, both PCGS & NGC require 6 full steps starting in 1990. Some examples....
The percentage of full step coins varies widely from year to year. In general, the 50's & 60's are worse than the 40's but there are still some...
I see a circulated common date 1922 Peace Dollar. A satin proof would have a much better strike, especially in the lettering.
MS67
IMO, a strike that bad shouldn't be rewarded with a gem grade. The surfaces might say MS65, but the strike should limit it to MS64.
I remember when I first read this thread, I thought that $9 would be a steal for a standard 41-S nickel because I knew it would grade MS66...
Touche
The original $9 coin is gorgeous and extremely clean. I'm gonna go out on a limb and predict MS67. And yes, I am still jealous.
MS63, can we get a slab photo with the grade blacked out?
MS63
How to take a picture question slabbed toned
I gotta say, this thread brings back memories. SLQ's are definitely in the deep end of the US numismatic pool. They are hard to grade and even...
I'm going to be the voice of dissent here. My first impression after viewing the obverse was MS63. The luster is absolutely amazing and...
This guy has no clue when it comes to lighting techniques. That said, I don't believe he is trying to fool people, he is just too lazy to take...
You could send the coin to someone who can take better photos. I will do it for free. PM me if interested redcent230.
We definitely need a more close up photo to give you and accurate determination about the steps. That said, the coin is extremely clean and seems...
Thats a great coin for sure, but I was rather talking about a coin that you would give your sticker or approval in agreement with the assigned...
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