To be blunt, I wouldn't want either coin in my collection. As a matter of fact, I consider every MS63 Morgan Dollar I have ever purchased a mistake.
I agree, I can't determine a grade for those coins with those photos. Having said that, the surfaces of both coins certainly look to be gem+ quality.
The 1943 over 2 is only for Philadelphia coins. This coin was minted in San Francisco.
Okay, the price you paid is based on a Shane photo. His photos are comparable to the finest coin photographers in the world. My opinion of the...
My guess is that your photo will look decidedly different.
I think this seller is new at taking photos of toned coins. The colors a little off. Specifically, the magenta shades are showing up too red....
Not a fan of that coin. $50
I agree!
I have bought some coins from them in the past. My experience is that their photos are a little different than the actual appearance of the...
Numismedia Wholesale is about $20 for this issue and that blue coloration is very common on both Mercury and Roosevelt Dimes. My guess is that...
Coins with higher numismatic values don't demand the same kind of premium as the common date coins that have dominated this thread. From what I...
That is my favorite John Wayne movie, but it does provide a lot of fantasy. Nobody in the actual poker game noticed that all the aces were...
Based on that photo, $550 is a very fair price. It surprises me that the coin was won with an internet bid considering the poor quality of the...
I have no idea how to grade early coppers but I think I see enough remaining luster to warrant an AU grade so I will guess AU53!
Not really Doug, I don't collect ugly coins. What I posted under the mottled section is the best representation of bad that I can give. And yes,...
Again, I am not saying you are not right. I am only saying that since that is what he published, that is what most people are going to believe....
Wait, I thought those were the seller's photos! If I had to guess, I would say Disruptek.
Nice photos!
There a bunch of different kinds of toning and some are known for being beautiful while others are known for being distracting, so yes there is...
Doug, The reason why so many people believe that the term "black beauty" refers to the mint state Jefferson Nickels from 1958 & 1959 is because...
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