XF deail, corrosion/damage, net F.
At a minimum I'd say it was dipped and retoned. May be AT from the color scheme too...Mike
You guys must have a different taste in coins than I. Looking at his inventory, I see a lot of worked and overdipped coins. Maybe I'm just...
Lamination was my first thought.
Very nice. I'm usually not a fan of 62's, but that's a pretty one. Very nice strike too! Thanks for sharing & congrats on your NEWP...Mike
You still haven't. Just kidding. :cool: Nice pics and very nice coin! THanks for sharing...MIke
p.p.s. I would also suggest that you find one (or more) collectors or dealers you trust evaluate the coin for you prior to purchase. Often...
p.s. if it is one of the two dates I'm thinking of BE EVEN MORE CAREFUL. It's one thing to find an 1853 large cent in third-tier plastic, it's...
Eduard, When purchasing a coin like this, from a third-tier grading company, treat it as a raw coin and you should be OK. NOTE: Be extra...
The moon looks pretty nice from my balcony too. ;) Seriously, I'd love to get a closer look at that coin. From the photos, the luster and...
Clembo, How's the luster? Does the coin cartwheel? Just wondering & again, nice coin...Mike
Impossible to be sure, from the pictures provided, if the coin is accurately graded. However, the coin looks to be of a higher grade than...
Loos real similar to the half cent I posted earlier. I'd say XF/AU. I'd like to see quite a bit of luster with a coin in this condition,...
p.s. this coin is an upgrade for a Dansco 7070. Here is the coin it replaced: [img][img]
The coin was graded by the seller, an EAC dealer, as Average+ surfaces, net 45+. My subjective opinion of the coin: The coin has great...
Pics too blurry, but the hits on the portrait of Lincoln would probably limit the grade to 65 at most. All IMHO...Mike
Very nice, Eduard. Thanks for sharing...Mike
Here's a proof to compare it to: [img][img]
I suspect the weakness you speak of is either a misaligned die or overzealous die polishing.
At best it has ben cleaned -- the color is unnatural. At worst it is counterfeit. I'd be very, very careful purchasing this coin...
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