That's funny. I've never seen a "white" PCGS label? Hmmm....
No doubt, 900! Thanks for the correction/clarification, GDJMSP. Rather than debate the meaning of the word proof, let's just agree to...
That all depends on what you consider a proof. To be truthful, many of the early proofs are proofs in name/appearance only. A better name would...
p.s. did I say GOREGOUS COIN??!?!?! :)
Gorgeous coin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did you "auto correct" that photo, the colors look a bit odd/off?
FWIW, I have heard of such a thing done on appearance/spot review (as Ed suggests), but never for a coin sent to them for grading.
Cool lamination!
AU details, cleaned (overdipped), net XF.
While I am admittedly of limited knowledge, I have never heard of such a thing, and envisioning a gorgeous toned coin (or any coin for that...
Very nice photos. The last one, in particular, is wonderful.
I stand corrected on 1916 (sry typo). But I'd love to see a 1917 proof. Do you have any pictures/links?
:hammer: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They Are Proofs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hammer: :goofer: :D
Those are proofs guys.
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
p.s. no proofs from 1916-1935. Proofs resumed in 1936.
In a word, no. There were no proofs during that time, IIRC.
Those darn two words again. :desk: Seriously, I'm sorry to read this. Do you have any recourse with the seller?
If you can take good pictures...five words: You can do better --> eBay. If you can't....two words and one URL: eBay consignment &...
That about covers it!
Do I really need to say anything? OK, 9 words............... Wait for...
Separate names with a comma.