Yup, the did it all day long. Its why toned coins used to carry discounts to white coins since this, and other things, are always possible and it...
Paul can answer better, but I see that type of toning not rarely on Jeffs from the 40's and rarely 50's. IDK what caused it. What does a nice...
I saw lots of those in the past. I think some company put them together for sale in CW or such. All of the ones I saw were fresh from original...
Depends on what you expect. Do you expect things to get better? Go with Platinum. Worst? Gold is more of a safe haven.
I didn't vote since I have way too many collections of different timeframes. Basically, I would have chosen "all of the above except modern ultra...
I hear you Ruben, but for the most part these have been above ground, and were struck by machines. I love US copper and colonials myself, and...
Mike I was looking for the depression but didn't see it. I was looking mainly at pic 2. So you are seeing the depression in his other pics? Dang...
I agree mintmarks used to be applied by hand, but I believe it stopped earlier than 1990, (but I could be wrong). Either way, silver coins had...
This. The mintmark looks like a much later D than what they struck on the 32. I have a few of these in various shape, and none of my mintmarks are...
Interesting concept, but look at who the writer is. He writes for a tech magazine who espouses everything will be digital someday. I believe lack...
I wouldn't let them off that easy at the mint. Yes, I find Koontz and his ilk to be industrial design more than art, but I do find true artistic...
I tell you what Jim, I wouldn't want your job as Mod of this forum. :)
Good writeups Jim. In the end, those who believe JPM is shorting should call their bluff and pay upfront and ask for physical delivery. Either...
Roll friction can be proven. There are times it may be suspected but if its not provable then I believe it should be treated as wear. Toning,...
Well, first for high point friction I like to have the coin in hand and check for luster breaks. Then I look at the details at the high points,...
Yes sir I read it, but then even regarding roll friction you state that at times it becomes unprovable if its roll friction or wear. I say be...
First I never said it was necessary to become a grader in today's environment Paul, I said it was necessary in order to understand pricing, pop...
Perfectly avoidable to me, do not slab worn coins as BU. End of story. Its honest, its real, and its the truth. I am sure "the market"(dealers who...
"Subtle" changes like "roll friction" to be BU huh? How about "Cabinet friction"? How about a TPG in NN admitting AU coins are regularly in 62,...
Its a long time claim, but this claim breaks down when examined. Most of the people who make this claim state "facts" like they know what they...
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