I would grade that coin is at least a 65 and higher if the luster is all there -- I see no wear anywhere and candidly I am confused by those who...
Yes, this is a keeper.
Treas, To answer your questions: 1) Yes, I believe what you are seeing is an old scratch. 2) I do not believe there is any PVC on the coin....
Here is the newest addition to my type set. Some of you may recall that I posted a different example of this type a few weeks ago. Needless to...
Looks like you've done a nice piece of detective work. Sadly, this is not the only instance of such an outfit. Just another to add to the list...
Quite frankly, those coins don't look to me to be similarly toned. They do seem to have been taken with similar photographic technique and...
One suggestion -- when reading auctions that use the word "unsearched", just replace that word with "searched" and bid accordingly. Virtually all...
My advice: Run away from this coin, this TPG, and this seller.
I use a product called PlastX by Meguiars. You can get it at the auto parts store and Walmart. Works like a champ, and a lot cheaper than the...
Although it is not someting I personally do, I've heard that a dipping will remove the spotting, and if properly done and rinsed, should have...
I believe, as others, that die fatigue is the cause of this. There are generally no premiums paid for this, and it is not an error, per se...Mike
As for the 1824/2 dime, I would guess that the prices are due to its being relatively rare in higher grades -- as the prices for the lower grades...
Keep in mind that when you're playing with large cents, many collectors of these coins are variety collectors, and the price guides aren't...
See Conder's comments above, which I agree with 100%. Keep that puppy raw, and enjoy the beauty of this 200 year old coin...Mike
PG 64 is my grade. Spots aren't reason enough for me to go lower, and I see no handling marks...Mike
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