The TPGs are very picky when it comes to giving a 65 grade on $10 Indians. The photo appears a little overexposed. Look at the fixed image below &...
Might call it net grading Yes, the TPGs were harsh on this 1885 Morgan. I personally believe that this particular Morgan should be in a 63...
hairlines cost the grade The TPGs basically net graded these to proof 62. See how much some hairlines can cost the grade. Fortunately for me,...
Quote: Originally Posted by johnny54321 [IMG] very nice palindrome!! is that a proof? __________________ Hello Palindrome, Has a TPG given its...
Just so we are clear- This Morgan is proof manufacture. "dmpl" would be used to describe a business strike with deep mirror proof-like fields....
How will hairlines affect the grade You cannot see any discernible hairlines in the photo basically because it is taken with completely...
There are quality coins in every price range Hello Rzage, The Heritage auction ended December 6. Did you get the coin or are you still...
Marvelous! Very best regards, collect89
Hello jrwill56, If someone talks over a coin, then little drops of saliva can end up on the coins surface. These tiny drops can react with the...
Please tell us how you think hairlines affect a proof Morgan grade. I hope you enjoy this coin as much as I do. This beautiful Morgan has been...
The metal may have been chased by hand much like hobo nickels. The metal that was the "3" got moved around & was used to form the arrow tips. I...
make your head spin Hello Johnny54321, I saw something 2-years ago at the Summer Seminar that would just make your head spin. My...
You found a pretty wild piece You found a pretty wild piece. Would a 1931 dated piece would be a pattern of some sort? The coin is pretty...
Hello rzage, I don't want to downgrade the Heritage coin but IMO it is very bright white & scuffy in all the wrong places. You can probably...
Great idea & I see it works well for you. Slabs should be easy to fit in the V-Nickel book because there is only like 1 page & there should be...
Thanks to all for sharing Thanks to all for sharing. NGC's opinion on this Panama Pill is MS62. Very best regards, collect89
Thanks for sharing and commenting Thanks for sharing with me on the new coin. I think that we are all in agreement about the coin being worthy...
Looks good! Looks good! It must be nice to have that coin in your hands. Will you be cracking it out to put the coin in an album? If so, keep...
Hello $incere, You will do well with both PCGS and NGC. NGC is my personal favorite only because I like the white colored slabs. In my...
Numismatic-Guaranty-Corporation Professional-Coin-Grading-Service Now which one is longer? With or without spaces? Very best regards, Collect89
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