Fair enough. Although I might argue this is true for later series (I'd say until about the 1940's as I think Peace dollars, Walkers and Mercs are...
It is very prooflike. Unfortunately, PCGS doesn't label gold dollars as such (NGC does), because I think this coin warrants it.
Here's a comparison you all might find useful in explaining my "subjective" comment above: Coin: {my prediction} {mark's prediction} {PCGS...
No, Mark didn't say anything about the St. Gaudens, but he was worried about the 1898-S.... Here's what he said about them: 1889 G$1...
Thanks for the tip! That's a new one by me. I'll have to try it sometime....
Quoted for truth.
Words, schmords! :loud: Just look at the coins and the grades assigned by the TPG, and I think you'll agree that "on nearly every series, the...
What are you guys talking about??? What's the purpose of the Kleenex?
In general, if the toning makes the coin more attractive, it will fectch a premium. Also, silver tones much faster than clad coins, in my...
I see nothing wrong with the coin in the photos. Is it bent, perhaps?
I see no need to slab these coins, and an Airtite would provide as much protection...Mike
OK. 66 is my guess. :)
Try this on for size: On nearly every series, the TPGs grade the AU/MS line not by luster/wear on high points, but luster/wear on the fields....
p.s. larger photos of the gold coins can be found here: http://www.pbase.com/miker/gold
About a month ago I decided to send a few coins to PCGS for grading. Here are the results of that submission: Line # Item # Cert # PCGS No....
I prefer the Merc. For some reason, I've never liked the walker obverse -- perhaps because they often are missing the details of the hand and...
Yes, that is the most likely explanation. In short, some moisture and sulphur got to the surface of the coin which toned it -- and quite often it...
That is awful nice of you to say, GDJMSP. :) I've said it before, and I'll say it again -- rarely do we learn anything by agreement. It is...
Quite candidly, I don't really have a personal opinion, and I don't get caught up in written standards because they are wrought with interprative...
Obviously it can if that's the way the TPGs define things, and I don't think it is up to me to agree or disagree -- not any more than it would be...
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