Here is a closeup of the 1922. A reverse holdered beauty with incredible toning for a Peace Dollar. [IMG] [IMG] :)
ANA standards vs TPG grading I found this post on "ANA standards vs TPG grading" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for "CoinTalk...
I think you are right on point. When I grade coins, I use my experience with TPG graded examples as the standard rather than the ANA guidelines....
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I read the OP and immediately thought, where is Conder. Fantastic write up!
Your photos have gotten much much better. Your avatar is proof of that fact. When you first read his book, it can be overwhelming. But if you...
Mr. Coin Lover. You really could have just posted number 1 and I would have apologized. As I stated in my first post, I agree with the entire...
Doug, If you apply your standards, then yes, maybe it is an MS65. If you apply PCGS's standards, it might also be a 65. But if you apply NGC's...
UNDERGRADED This coin is an MS67 on a good day and a PQ MS66 on a bad day. I really don't know what they were thinking when they graded it....
I find this thread to be in poor taste. While I agree with just about the entire post, I feel that it is directed at one specific new CT member....
LOL, you okay Ruben.
Wow, your original picks were hiding all sorts of things. I agree that the coin has altered surfaces. Look at the discoloration of the portrait...
Great Britain 1 shilling, made from war booty I found this post on "Great Britain 1 shilling, made from war booty" interesting and have nominated...
BNB, I know this is your thead and all, but don't you think it might hurt your reputation as a currency analyst if you can't count. That is...
How about one like this. Unusual toning, high grade, but not a top pop. Still a nice inclusion to a registry set. After all, it resided in my...
If you win my contest, every prize is going to be a Jefferson Nickel.:p
T$, You kinda mixed up what I said. PCGS is tougher on Jefferson's with respect to numerical grade. In fact, they are almost a whole point more...
With those photos, I think this coin could easily have been lightly whizzed and we wouldn't notice. A better photo would most likely show the...
koolaid!!!!!
Pete, Go to a bar that has $1 draft beers. Drink six of them. Leave the quarter as a tip. And convince yourself on the way out that you just...
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