While your first sentence is certainly true, the rest is a bit off base. Specifcally, your statement doesn't take into account the focal...
Here is my PCGS AU 58 as an example: [img] [img]
The incused indian gold, both quater and half eagle, are among the toughest coins to grade. They are also among the most commonly counterfeited....
AU 58 Clear wear on the high points. Attractive coin, nonetheless...Mike
The top 4, IMHO, are: Here PCGS NGC RCC
Pf 65 Cam Ms 65 Ms 64
Strike doubling on Morgans does not carry a premium. They are (relatively) common...Mike
Strike doubling. See how the doubling is in lower relief? See how on the serifs the doubling curves into the point? These are the keys to...
I don't mean to be harsh, but if you don't know anything about them, you have no business buying them. Buy a few books on California fractional...
A few points about Heritage... First, the prices listed in My Collection from the various sources are very old and have not been updated in...
I would agree with VG details, but....the coin has several problems. First the porosity. Second, the obvious scratching/rub showing the...
Au 55
Ms 64
Anacs or NCS are the only ones that would grade this coin due to the cleaning...Mike
There are many counterfeit Trade Dollars made in China that are of the correct weight. Please don't get the wrong idea -- I'm not saying this...
After further review and a glance at Photograde, I agree with you -- VF 20ish...Mike
With all due respect, you may not care, but that doesn't mean others don't. Quite to the contrary, the market price for gold is clearly higher...
Again, I did't peek. :)
MS 64 -- this one looks a touch better than the other.
I swear, I didn't look.
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