Here's my most recent large cent addition. I was pleasantly surprised when I received the coin, as the seller's photos made it look quite flat....
Mark, The first coin you posted looks recolored. The second coin looks to be original, but may have verdegris and/or corrosion problems. Larger...
Here are some more pics. They are getting a bit closer to showing the color. Still not 100% there yet....Mike [img][img] [img] [img]
Great post Lucy. :o
And you (both) deserve compensation. I highly suggest you call ANACS tomorrow and see what they offer. I know several collectors is a similar...
With all due respect, ANACS is just getting over the hump with thier recent move. I'm sorry to hear of your delays, but it is to be expected....
I took a quick set of pics: [img][img] [img] [img]
Update: I received the coin earlier this afternoon. It is simpily stunning. The pictures do not at all reflect what the coin looks like in...
Here's a link to an analysis of the date by a very knowledgeable collector across the street:...
My sense is it is a slightly overgraded AU coin with a weak strike. Heritage's pics suck, this issue comes weakly struck, and NGC tends to be a...
I don't mean to speak for Greg, but I did have a discussion on the coin with him and in his opinion the coin got a bump in grade because of the...
I would be more worried about the rim dings. I value that coin at $20, max...Mike
...continued from above. Exhibit 4: [img][img] This is the perfect chocolate color that the OP is referring to, I believe. A great coin...
There is a fine line between a natural darkly toned coin and one that has been artifically recolored. Be EXTREMELY careful if buying them raw, or...
The coin is graded Satin PF 67. The coin is in an old NGC holder. I did not take the photos of the coin, but they were taken with the coin lit...
The coin is graded PF 66 by PCGS. It is in an old green holder. My thoughts on the coin, all IMHO... The pictures truly do not do this coin...
That's a very nice large cent. I think you did VERY well...Mike
This one is a bit easier than the buffalo nickel, but not by much. This the second of five in a 1905 proof set I'm putting together...Mike...
:) I've been busy with work and life and haven't had a chance to stop by and post. Have gotten a few new coins, including the one above, and...
This is a very tough one. I will be very surprised if anyone guesses correctly (except GDJMSP). [img] Enjoy...Mike
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