I am in between on the nickel, I can't tell how many of the marks are on the coin or the holder.
1) ms62 2) ms66 fs 3) ms66
FWIW, you don't see the logic because you don't want to. Your anti toning stance is well documented on this forum. And you are welcome to form...
If the patterns were not different, then all album toning would be quickly be deemed "market unacceptable" (AT) by the TPG's due to the sheer...
First and foremost, I collect coins with exceptional eye appeal. However, that does not mean that toning is everything. What you are saying was...
Doug, There is one key difference between your sealed box and coin albums. The use of a coin album is a standard and accepted method for...
ATB=America the Beautiful In answer to your original question, I don't think you are going to see the eagle for a long time. Furthermore, I...
I really can't answer that question because I don't submit raw coins for grading. However, I believe based on what I have read from others that...
I sincerely hope that as a numismatic instructor, your message to newbies is that any attempt to tone a coin qualifies as "Artificial".
MA=Market Acceptability
Is that diffused lighting? It looks different from you normal style. Can we get a comparison photo of that coin with your normal lighting?
Do you really believe that 50% of all market acceptable rainbow toned coins are AT? If so, put the kool-aid down, and stop letting the paranoia...
Why don't people who want toned coins buy them instead of trying to create them?
I understand your frustration, but the TPG's are doing what they are supposed to be doing with regards to toning. Here is a quote from PCGS's THE...
Nice Avatar and entrance phantom, welcome to the forum. In honor of the purple face: [img]
Just remember, I am no stranger to epic contest battles. Remember this one between me and TheNoost. Ryan's Coin Contest Round 4 Ryan's Coin...
Nice pickup Don! You know that if I was there, I would have outbid you. My goal is to own them all.;)
I agree, I don't know what they are thinking bagging that coin. The blue color at the upper periphery looks a little strange but it is a cyan...
Only way you are coming in last place is if you just had I surgery. I'm gonna give you a run for your money this time.
Hey, nothing wrong with a dusty crusty war nickel. I don't have that many, only what I have gotten from change over the years. [img] [img]...
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