Grades (IMHO): TPG net grade: Fine details, cleaned, net VG. EAC grade: F 15 details, Scudzy, net G 5. I can't tell from the photos which...
Your best results will probably come from the AUTO (or Indoor) setting, then correcting the color cast in post-processing...Mike
The 1860 is not a super common date for the gold dollar, but the P-mint example is relatively inexpensive despite a mintage of only 36k. The...
You can be fairly certin the coin is real (i.e. authentic), and the TPGs have a guarantee and have proven through their actions to make things...
Not me. It always seemed rather self-evident that NGC is much more liberal in giving out the 66 (and higher) grades than PCGS. Also, don't let...
Investigate custom white balance in your camera manual. Not sure if your SLR supports this feature -- some low-end ones don't. Alternatively,...
For moderns, subtract a grade or two and they are on par with PCGS/NGC. For classics below MS, they are very good. On par with PCGS/NGC/ANACS....
Nice VF coin, and very nice crust factor! :thumb: I'm not an Overton guy, so I'll leave that to the experts. Have fun & thanks for...
Teletrade is very easy to do business with, and they have a well-run company. No complaints there. However, their coins in their auctions...
TPG grade, Xf 40 EAC grade, VF 30 sharpness, average plus, net VF 20.
Looks like at least a 65.
That does look like PVC to me, and yes, it should be removed before it causes more damage...Mike
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