In all fairness, I bet I could take a photo of that coin and make it look phenomenal. What I am saying is that it is not the eye appeal that is...
I asked that question to CAC before purchasing the coin shown above because as you know, without the CAMEO designation, the coin loses most of...
How about a pocketwatch! [img] [img] [img]
Perhaps we need a thread where we can see some examples of what the CAC thinks are good for the grade. At the very least, this should yield some...
I like coin #2. The reverse toning is much more impressive and I actually really like the variegated toning on the obverse. I think it gives the...
I like most of the national parks designs so far. This one is no exception. I like it very much.
If you click on the Heritage link you can then click on the photos to get the supersized photos. You are right about the strike of this...
Forgive me for not knowing that! I don't buy problem coins!
For those Classic Commemorative collectors who love a tab toned coin, this Long Island in the Heritage 2010 September Long Beach Sale will be...
I was searching the Heritage Long Beach Auction tonight can came across a very unusual coin. A coin that I believe will be considered fantastic...
Some coins just have a lasting impression on you! PCGS MS68 (formerly ICG MS69) THE ANACONDA NORFOLK [img]
I can't imagine anyone having something negative to say about that Norfolk. The Norfolk is pretty easy to find in MS68 but an attractive one is...
I own two MS67's we can compare it to.
Chris (RCtoners) is a member of the TCCS and has a very good eye for toned coins. His photography is also very good. Nothing about that coin...
I think I remember seeing an ICG MS68. There are no 1950-D MS68's graded by either PCGS or NGC to my knowledge or in the population reports.
I would send the 5-5-4-5 to PCGS unless the weakness under the third pillar is obvious. You will find many coins with that exact same step count...
First, I would like to welcome a fellow Jefferson Nickel enthusiast to the forum. Your question is very important and surprisingly difficult to...
The coin looks to have been polished at one point. I will guess VF details with a net grade of F-15.
Wow! I would like to see a photo of that coin. Please!
Some call it guts, others call it stupidity. The truth is it is probably a little of both.
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