I know exactly what you mean about coin lust. :D My unsolicited and friendly advice: Save your money for a flawless coin.
Prove it. ;)
Looking at the new photos, I'd be concerned about PVC on the obverse between the 1 in the date to below IN GOD WE. There seems to be some haze...
If you want it, and can afford it, then buy it!
p.s. adding a tripod or copy stand will instantly improve the sharpness of your photos.
Yes, I do take my own pictures. Actually, I was into digital photography before I got (back) into coins a few years ago....Mike
Not sure. It's in a newer blue holder with "VG 8 Details" on the front and beveled top. S/N 4140452.
Eduard, I'm glad to hear your experience has been positive, and really truly hope my experience was just an isolated incident. In the end, as...
Very nice Eduard!
I'd say sell them, but giving them away sounds great too!
NGC graded the coin AU 50. FWIW, it is in an old NGC holder, used from 1992-1997, and based on the serial number, I'd wager it was early in this...
p.s. the price guides are wrong for most of these early, low-mintage quarters. Not sure why.
Eduard, I do agree with the VG8 grade, but I must contest the second statement above. In my experience (which I'm happy to go into if you'd...
That's a very good observation -- there is NO luster in the fields. :) I really should have mentioned it...the coin is prooflike. You can...
If you like die cracks, the shield nickels are the series for you. Sometimes I think it's harder to find an example without cracks. Cool coin,...
Here's another new purchase. Please guess the grade that NGC assigned to the coin: [img][img] [img] [img] Here's a shot showing the...
The peace dollar is the far more attractive design to me.
Bruce, I aplogize in advance if this comes out as overly harsh or if I have presumed too much.... If you can't ascertain if a coin is...
If it hasn't been cleaned, looks to be a 64 to me. Cheek almost looks clean enough for a 65, but fields/luster look a bit off.
p.s. Mark/Toad get the bonus points -- S-21 is correct. Instantly recognizable by the tapering pole in the lower right field. Well done guys! :D
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