How about most of a toned 1905 proof set? [img][img] [img][img] [img][img] [img][img] If anybody knows where to find a matching...
1. In addition to my Dansco, I have several type collections in NGC and PCGS registry sets -- they have lots of variations. 2. I think the...
Well, this coin is not graded by any TPG, so your guesses are as good as mine... That being said, here are my thoughts on the coin......
Extremely unlikely if the pics are accurate...Mike p.s. try lighting the coin from below instead of above -- it makes the bell lines stand out...
Buy the ANA Grading Guide and all these terms will be described in detail. Another good resource is Photograde, although it does not...
I am well aware of the die characteristics of the 1834 bust halves. However, wear and cleaning characteristics reamain the same, regardless of...
That one looks much better than the last one, but the lack of luster suggest a strong dipping, although it could simply be the scan/photo. In any...
Example: [img] [img] The 1, 5 and 2 show evidence of recutting...Mike
Congrats. That's a truly amazing find!
Take a look at this coin PCGS XF 45 coin. Look at the spots where this coin shows wear:...
I believe you are mistaking a strongly struck example of this date that has been overdipped and robbed of luster as a higher grade that it is....
It looks like a harshly cleaned XF coin to me...Mike
Please provide your opinion on the grade of this coin: [img][img] [img] [img] As always, your opinion and comments are also...
No, you should not. It looks quite overdipped to me...Mike
A few more pieces of advice... Get your parents to take you to a coin show and look at as many of this coin as possible before choosing one....
I don't believe he's collecting half eagles by date, so therefore there are plenty of dates that should be both problem free as well as in his...
There are only two major types of 1976 business strike Ike dollars. As others have mentioned, the easiest way to tell the difference is the...
I will give you a piece of advice, take it or leave it... Return this coin. Find a nice problem free AU example if that is what you want and...
No I do not, but I did send you an IM. :)
FWIW, I do not believe that PCGS overgrades large cents. I really think they do a good job on this series. Moderns are another story entirely....
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