No it doesn't. Looks dipped harshly to me. Sorry...Mike
MS 64 in NGC. PCGS might grade it 63, depending on the obverse hits. Reverse is STRONG. All, IMHO...Mike
The coin in question (1865) was graded PF 64 CAM by PCGS. The cameo label is questionable, IMHO. The other coin, the one I kept (1890), is...
Now that's a coin I like!!!
If you must buy coins before you have sufficient knowledge to do it on your own, I would suggest the following dealers: Mark Feld Rare Coins --...
IMHO, that is a cleaned, well struck FEC. It may even be a forgery, athought I don't think there are lots of counterfits of this date. In any...
Speedy, You can purchase the first proof seated half from Pinnacle, and the half dime from Anaconda, if you'd like. Here's another shot of the...
Registered, Insured mail from the US Post Office is the best way to ship coins, IMHO...Mike
Thank you. Actually, the strike was lighter than I had hoped for the price, so I sent it back. This date has lots of toned examples, and I was...
1849 $20 Double Eagle
If they are solid, non problem free coins then those prices are not that bad, honestly. Be careful of cleaning on these coins. A light...
Let me say this again... YOU ARE BEING TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BY AN UNTRUSTWORTHY DEALER. DO NOT BELIEVE A WORD HE SAYS. He has a financial...
As for pricing. You need to be aware there are three types of pricing guides... What you can expect to pay for a coin. What you can...
Said simply, you are being taken advantage of. Don't ever buy from that dealer again. It was not a coincidence he pointed you to a site that...
For future reference, here is what a nice, original PCGS MS 63 $10 indian looks like: [img] Take care...Mike
SD, Send those coins back immediately, and pay close attention to my first post. It will save you lots of money. I suspect the dealer will...
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What year are the coins? The best grade guides for me are Heritage and Teletrade auction archives. They have pictures and prices that I find...
Here is a little-known coin fact. In 1982 a hoard of coins was found and taken by a constructoin crew in New Orleans. It was uncovered in...
I don't mean to rain on your parade, but the coin looks dipped to me. For what its worth, I agree with the technical grade (MS 63 details), but...
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