In the right conditions, I'd say a long time: [img][img] ;)
Here's one for you Ike fans. Something you don't see very often, an attractively toned business strike Ike: [img][img]
Overpriced bullion coins, in my opinion, and no, I will not be a buyer.
Looks Fine to me, and farily nice. I'd be worried about an old cleaning not visible from the photos...Mike
Who cares? It's ugly. That said, it looks real to me...Mike
Thta looks like a nice high-end AU coin to me. More attractive than most $0.02! Congrats...Mike
I love Ikes. They were the first series that I started to collect when I got back into collecting a few years ago. I have two complete sets...Mike
I see no wear, but am worried, as GDJMSP, of an old (over)dipping...Mike
Will you back up your stickers with a sight-unseen bid?
It all depends on the coin, but in general, I find RB copper far more attractive than pure brown, particularly in mint state grades...Mike
PICTURES!!!!!!!! p.s. congrats on the NEWPs.
I think you will be challenged to find a nice MS coin in that price range. For that kind of money I'd try and find a really nice and original...
You should be able to find a nice gem proof(s) for that kind of money. Look for ones with nice mirrors. Finding a well struck business strike...
p.s. I'm not a walker expert in the least.
MS 64 A bit too many hits on the obverse (for me) to grade 65 or higher. Nice coin & thanks for sharing...Mike
No, machine doubling, in my expereince, often only shows up only part of the coin...Mike
I suspect the eBay photo of Ed's coin is overexposed, and in-hand it is much more attractive and original than the photos suggest. I say this...
p.s. couldn't the same argument be made for "full step" Jefferson's too? (i.e. the TPGs have "made" the market in this silly strike characteristic)
I don't think it is a coincidence that the bidder on this coin at this price has a grand total of 2 items bought on eBay. Then again, I'm not a...
Looks like machine doubling, not a doubled die.
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