Dipping, cleaning, whizzing.
To answer your question, what I meant by "problem" coins are coins that are: 1) Cleaned 2) Tooled 3) Whizzed 4) Artifically toned 5)...
Please don't take this the wrong way, and apologizing in advance for my bluntness: If you have to ask, you're not ready. Seriously.
Rumors are that NGC has been very tough grading classics lately. Perhaps there's some truth to it....Mike
:thumb: I wish I had the same focus. Unfortunately, I've made each and every one of the three "mistakes" listed above. Live and learn....Mike
p.s. you better be sure you are very good at grading and identifiying "problem" coins before starting your project (or otherwise mitigate the...
Three suggestions: #1 -- Have you considered how much it will be for an entire set of MS 60 or above coins? The point being, be sure you can...
Very nice, Mark! Congrats!
Toad, I almost didn't recognize you with the new avatar. :D Hope you are well, my wart-covered friend....Mike
Did I miss something? Man, I don't read the forum for two days, and I miss all the good stuff. :(
What did CAC do to hurt your feelings?
I grade it AU 53 to 55, and respectfully disagree that Lehigh's coin is limited to 65 for those two tiny bumps....Mike
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The best (highest quality) coins rarely come from the mint bags. Look into mint sets if high grade coins are your goal. As others have said,...
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I've seen one, and yes I want one too. :D
Vg, G, G
You do realize the second photo is taken at an angle and the proportions are all messed up as a result???
POOF! Well done!
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