Uh oh, better put that glass down, I am afraid it has kool-aid in it.:p There are certain series where PCGS is more conservative in their grading...
If you really want to feel like your on an island, try collecting rainbow toned coins. Both the classic coin collectors and the modern coin guys...
From those photos, which bear a great resemblance to Great Southern Coins, the coin appears to be uncirculated. Whether the coin is actually mint...
Given that I rarely sell on E-Bay I feel compelled to ask this question. Is that rule really to protect the collector or to increase E-Bay...
Since the three posts that followed this were exclamations of how great Doug's post was, I am sure my opinion will be unpopular. Doug, are you...
I was waiting for someone to point that out. I do indeed think the coin is over-graded and no way does it deserve the star designation. My...
I have found that numismatic photography is almost as rewarding of a hobby as coin collecting itself. I imagine collectors who are interested in...
This thread should answer your questions about the full step designation on Jefferson Nickels. http://www.cointalk.com/t49827/
I agree, if #3 were toned over the entire surface, it would certainly be a monster. The "doubled eye" is a doubled die on the obverse of...
I like those colors all in one coin. [IMG]
I think it would be funny if David Hall made it mandatory to love toning. How fast would the kool-aid drinkers jump on the band wagon? When is...
I see no need for a microscope when I can do this with a camera and a macro lens. [IMG] The camera equipment costs enough without the...
Yellow is the first stage of toning in the color progression. I can't explain why only the nickels are toning other than to say the storage...
Tell me why.:secret:
Please vote for your favorite 1943-P Jefferson War Nickel from the group below: 1) A toned raw GEM. [IMG] 2) A rainbow toned "doubled...
The mintage of this coin is of little consequence IMO. The current certified population of 2190/809 in MS69 is more than enough to satisfy any...
The style of the numbers in the date is way off. The coin is counterfeit!
A few suggestions The overall clarity of the photos is good but the lighting needs to be adjusted. First, you are not going to get results with...
That is a very impressive coin with superb photographs. Congratulations on your milestone! Although you wife obviously doesn't care, I am sure...
I bought mine from Heritage in 2005 and paid a little over $500 for it. [IMG] Enjoy!
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