They don't have to be MS70's for us to enjoy. Perfection is not everyone's goal in numismatics.
$50
Just ain't worth it, but they sure are purty... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
$295
MS66 rattler!
These 2 are headed to NGC. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Are you going to bring it back to your next coin club meeting and educate everyone? Should be fascinating for everyone... the stuff coin clubs...
Well done! At least, that's what I came up with...
Coun-ter-feit. Maybe it's the images, but this does not look right to my eye.
Give it a shot. Die crack should be of some help. [ATTACH]
VF20
I bought this for $25 because I liked the color and.... oops! Accidental Cherrypick! FS-302 RPD and MPD in the rim! @Paddy54 ! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
$126
Looks graded. The reverse die crack offsets the portrait to appear as more heavily worn than it is. VG10. It's a $1200 coin, easily.
65, 64, 63
The hazy look happens to copper after acetone. It removes all the oil from the surface and takes away the glossy look. Don't worry, it didn't harm...
@Paddy54 , I can't find this exact one in the Cherrypickers. Your thoughts? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Tough date to find in anything better than Good. I bet it went above and beyond. $640.
Thanks. I sent in a 1909-S VDB to NGC this year. I cracked it out of a ANACS EF details Environmental Damage holder (it wasn't bad. Just had some...
1830's dated Capped Bust Halves in AU55 went from sales of $450-$550 down to $350-$450 over the past couple years. I auctioned a PCGS AU55 1832 on...
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