Count me in the group of people who does not believe there has been a deliberate loosening of the grading standards. My contention is that...
Wow, that photographer is an absolute expert at making problem coins appear problem free. I have no idea how he gets shadows to show on the stars...
My sentiments exactly.
Here is a photograph of a liberally graded MS66 1987-D Jefferson Nickel. The coin has semi-prooflike surfaces which emphasizes many very small...
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My opinion is that the toning provides a measure of originality to the coin but that it has no effect on the value of the coin and is neutral in...
The graders who work at PCGS and NGC are professionals, they do it for a living. Do you guys really think that they see the wear that we think is...
Here is a solution. Stick to buying NGC and PCGS graded coins and then buy one of these. [IMG] Voila, you will have yourself some raw coins.
The coin shown above was auctioned by Heritage back in January 2008 (see link below) 1940-S 5C MS67 Five Full Steps NGC Their explanation was...
I found a photo of a 1939 Jefferson Nickel minted in Philadelphia that also shows the "halo effect". [IMG]
I sold all but one of my Peace Dollars, a rainbow toned NGC MS64. [IMG] But believe it or not, this one was always my favorite. [IMG]
No reason to apologize, you thought it was an error so you posted in the correct section. I should add that the 1954-S is notoriously the worst...
It is not an error, just an uncommon strike effect found on "S" mint Jefferson Nickels. It is known to Jefferson collectors as the "halo effect"...
While I agree with you in a general way that Doug typically grades coins at least 1-2 numerical grades below the TPG's, he has a very valid point...
AU58, MS61, MS62PL I have to say, I don't know anything about this series and find gold extremely difficult to grade, but I can't ignore what...
The reason that different people grade coins differently is because each person weights the elements of grading differently. Some people grade...
I wouldn't classify a blend of russet and charcoal toning on the peripheries as deeply toned. Deeply toned would be something more like this. [IMG]
I don't think the toning on that 64-D hurts the value at all. In fact, I would much prefer that to a blast white example. That said, 64-D...
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I miss TOTW!
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