Unc details environmental damage is my guess. I'm not sure if this is something that can be conserved or is worth the fees.
Everything should be fine. My first ever grading was actually with Anacs and included a Carr item too. I've used them a few times when there were...
XF Details Environmental Damage is my guess...the dark patches seem to be a little more than what is acceptable on a problem free example
Use as many words and paragraphs as it takes LordM. :)
This seems like a challenging coin to grade. I believe there is wear and will go with AU 55 as a complete guess. Regardless of grade, it's a...
If the theft that happened at the 2022 show has not been adequately addressed by the convention center, I can see why they would want to move the...
Nice rediscovery!
2009 was a good year since both of us joined (although I waited close to the end of the year). :D Congrats on the milestone!
NCI slabs have some premium for slab collectors. However that premium tends to disappear for coins that are more expensive (like here). So an...
And @calcol I'm with you on this. For the price of the grading fee, it would seem like they could provide a reason for not crossing (maybe they...
Normally it is a losing proposition but there are times when it is financially rewarding. Certain coins sell for more in the same grade at PCGS;...
MS 64 PL …I’m thinking the photo makes it look a bit better/more mirrored (like a 65 dmpl). It almost certainly has pl surfaces but I don’t think...
I think it depends on how the seller described the coin. Did they mention it was likely a details coin? Did they disclose the scratch? Was it from...
We all have some eBay fails over the years. If you did well 19 out of 20 times, I'd say that is quite impressive!
It was not great for the second seller and I wonder why he started the auction at about 1/3 of what he paid (to me it seems like you either risk...
Several months ago a post from CU forum member hfjacinto inspired me to look for something Portuguese to add to the collection. While I prefer...
Nice purchases!
Great report LordM! It was fun following your journey and you added some cool new purchases!
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