The green areas look like PVC. They could be corrosion too, as you sometimes see this on nickel coinage. I'd try and dip it in (pure!) acetone...
Nice coins, the both appear to me to be at least 65's, with the standard disclaimer that guessing grades through photos is problematic....Mike
Coinzip, That's a gorgeous 1829. Thanks for sharing...MIke
Good point Mark. Clearly they are interrelated.
p.s. I would also argue that the CAC, much like the TPGs when they were formed, are trying to address consumer confidence (or lack thereof), and...
So, on the one hand you can "pretty much guarantee" and on the other hand there is "no way of knowing". Hmmm.... That said, I am well aware of...
Ben, If you have that perspective, how do you justify the statement "I can pretty much guarantee this incredible upward spike came with the...
Ben, You obviously weren't collecting in the late 80s. Prices go up because of demand, plain and simple. I would agree that prices have spiked...
I agree with Mark.
Jefferson Nickels are probably the only series you can collect in its entirety entirely from pocket change.
MS 65 or very high-end 64.
That is a nice photo, and a very nice coin. I don't mean to burst your bubble, but you still have white balance issues in that photo....
This seller (he goes by Pharmer on the PCGS forums) has a number of what appear to be questionable coins, and a number of what appear to be NT...
Craig, I don't mean to speak for Mr. Feld, but I believe you are confusing the CAC with a grading service...Mike
p.p.s. the value-conscious collector buys "almost but not quite" full head coins for non-full head prices in this series, IMO. Either that or...
Your expectations on the strike strength on a 63 were/are unrealistic. If this was a 66 or 67, I'd understand you saying what you said, but it...
If you are purchasing coins that look like your avatar, I would agree. However, a number collectors I know and respect disagree. Personally, it...
Post a link, if you don't mind, and I'm sure people will respond. Thanks...Mike
I agree with the others, you did just fine.
Final comment: I believe this is a genuine S-241 which was likely conserved by somone who knew what they were doing. It is a nice example, and...
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