Here are a few articles for you to read. What you need to know about: The science of Toning Physics of the Toning Progression of Rainbow...
Until you engage in the debate rather than trying to impugn the credibility/character of the participants of the debate, you are a troll. There...
Kanga, You have a DuVall 2-C, the diagnostic is as follows: Reverse Die C: The tip of the first lower leaf is over the "9" in 1900 and the lower...
There is no right and wrong, it is a debate about a subjective topic. But I have presented in a very clear and logical manner why I think the...
Hey, welcome back Henny Youngman! Never any substance, just snarky comments! Btw, you two are getting crushed in this debate. Don't believe me?...
If you truly believe that all wear is wear, and that wear is caused by friction between a coin and ANY OTHER OBJECT, then why did you omit only...
The debate is over, you were absent as usual. Here is a recap for ya! Back to your corner!
I think that the coin would have the same grade if it was untoned. The surfaces look very clean to me and the luster looks good as well. I say...
Now that's what I'm talking about!
I know, but after looking at the coin again, I think it is probably high VF, low XF
I'm not good at grading circulated coins, I always forget the rules. And a circulated 1944 Merc is worth melt so the actual grade is kinda moot.
Low VF
I agree MS66
Varietyplus listings as well.
NGC 1st Generation Black Slabs drive a hefty premium and the coin is essentially irrelevant.
When you say a few, how many exactly do you have? The minimum submission is 5 coins, so if you have less than that you should probably not join...
So you are indicting them for making a mistake in a 300 page book? The bigger contradiction is your acceptance of "friction from strike" and your...
Both coins have luster grazes on the cheek. You don't penalize a luster graze for intensity because the frost is better on the second coin, it...
The face and date are primary, fields are secondary. Diagram below is from PCGS OFFICIAL GUIDE TO COIN GRADING AND COUNTERFEIT DETECTION. [IMG]
Those photos tell me to run away. AU at best, problem coin at worst.
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