Retoning Yes I agree , retoning is akin to fraud. Only nature should tone a coin . rzage:D:)
agree again :)
First you can tell if it's a type 1 or type 2 . The hair will tell you on tpye 1 the hair is more flipped out , were as a type 2 the hair turns in...
The only diffrence might be a small (tiny ) spot of discoloration ,you wouldn't even notice it 99 / 100 times . Not worth the premium you pay ....
Agreed I Agree completely , the heavy leg dings would lower this 65 down to 64 , very nice strike though , wonder if it's typical of year & mint...
Solid XF-40 . rzage After looking again the others are probably right , NGC , would probably give it AU-50 , I would go XF-45
ends theory Well that kills my roll theory . rzage:):D
About TPG I read ,(Coin Values) that PCGS was 1st , NGC 2nd , ANACS 3rd in efficiency , meaning the % of times they graded correctly was something...
agee The wakness in 87s is usually on the hair above the ear , the breast is usually stronger then this example , but a weak strike can be...
I'd say EF-40 . jmo though . rzage
Good example good example . Beautiful coins too . rzage:):D
Maybe If it is wear & not a weak strike like I think , it then would have to be high AU not very fine . rzage The key is from the pictures, you...
I Agree I agree . rzage:goofer:
Harry I feel like you do , but only if the coin has really ugly , splotchy toning ,that lowers its value already . Also the cleaning must be done...
Nice date & coin . What did you clean it with . rzage
Thanks for thw contest , glad you got a little positive from a negative. rzage
I didn't clean it either I bought it that way , for $100 , hoping it would brown up , even if it doesn't I still like it very much . :D:):D:) rzage
Johnathon as long as your happy with what you paid for it , it shouldn't matter what me or anyone else says is agood price , it's a nice coin in...
Sun Light I have an AU-58 - 1828 1/2 cent that I've been keeping wrapped in toilet paper hoping it will brown up, maybe if i put it in sunlight...
The 1830 is BEAUTIFUL , like the original toning. rzage
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