They are very similar, I would like to see them in hand before I make a decision. The photos make the 66 look better but both of them have some...
The obverse is very dark. The photo is a Mark Goodman photo, so he obviously did a great job getting light on the coin and showing the obverse...
Doug, the article that you read is basically wrong. The purpose of the CAC sticker is to combat the problem of gradeflation. Everytime the TPGs...
LOL, nah, that is the sticker that JA uses to tell you why your coin did not get a green bean. But why shouldn't the dealer be able to charge...
And then there are coins with outstanding eye appeal that are too dark that don't sticker. For example: [IMG] [IMG] What amazes me about the...
No joke, there are seriously a bunch of nerds on this forum. Can't believe that I actually posted the Periodic Table in a different thread today!...
@Hommer, here is the periodic table listed by crystal structure. [IMG] FCC crystal structures are more malleable than HCP which are more...
Yeah, I'm not going to join a physics forum just to discuss material properties with you. The discussion relates to coins via your original post,...
I think the mushy strike and marks on the neck should limit the grade to MS65.
Happy St Patty's Day! [IMG]
All of the metals used in making coinage are very malleable. The pressure from the dies is not enough to liquify the surface metal of the...
You should definitely make that coin a guess the grade thread!
NGC 1st Generation Black Slab [IMG] Retro Holder Obverse [img]
Checkout the cover of this COIN PRICES Magazine. The two items of interest are the coin shown on the top left and the date on the top right. [IMG]
Tom, I have long argued with people that the reason why the toned coin market exploded over the last 15 years is due to two important factors:...
Thank God, I thought I was losing my mind!
I do understand that, but the graphs you posted make a bunny hill look like a double black diamond. For the record, I didn't see the original...
The use of truncated graphs is only warranted under certain conditions. PCGS use of them in the graphs shown above is designed to show volatility...
This thread has me thinking I am in the twilight zone. When I hear Gem BU, the coin better be at least MS65. Heck, even the redbook has that...
Photos speak louder than words! [IMG]
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