As pointed out by others, the nick under the 3rd pillar interrupts the steps and precludes a full step designation.
Too much haze to go above PF65
I'm not sure what you guys were looking at with this one. I had it at max MS64 and that is how I cast my vote. Nothing about this coin screams...
As has already been noted, what you are concerned about it is weak strike not wear. Additionally, you wouldn't expect to see a fake slab for a...
MS64
MS66 MS64 MS61
Not much of a progression to evaluate but the toning looks like a secondary toning that formed after the coin was dipped. I would like to add...
Sorry buddy, can't do it, gotta teach a 71 year old cry baby a lesson before he goes down for the dirt nap.
I hope you like waiting you old fool.
This is a coin forum, people share information willingly, or not. You wanna know which areas are whizzed, send me $50 via Paypal. No more free...
Don't take this the wrong way, but if you can't tell that from the photo then you should probably stick to just buying graded coins.
The answer to your original question is that it depends on the series. For Jefferson Nickels, PCGS is almost a full grade more conservative in...
Gavelsnipe
I always liked the variegated gun metal blue look.
The difference between those two scenarios is that I could sell those toners for the same price today that I sold them for in 2012. The price of...
I don't own a pattern, but I would certainly like to own a Washlady someday: [IMG][IMG]
I know they say that the vertical lines must be defined to qualify for Full Torch Designation, but in practice I think they are a little lenient...
This coin was awesome, almost wish I hadn't sold it years ago. Direct Lighting [IMG] Diffused Lighting [IMG] The intensity of the blue toning...
Purchased on 6/7/2002 from Heritage Auctions for $718.75 [IMG][IMG] Sold on 11/10/2011 via Heritage Auctions for $776.25
Purchased on 4/28/2002 from Heritage Auctions for $448.50 [IMG] Sold on 11/26/2012 via E-Bay for $529
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