Tang reminds me of Boy Scouts 30 years ago. Next let's bring a Sanka comparison into the thread!
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I do find it much more difficult to grade heavily toned coins. Seeing luster/flash breaks and even handling marks is tougher. And I'll say this:...
Such a well crafted jab deserves appreciation, no matter what side you're on. :)
Lol!!!
I'm going with XF40 details, cleaned and damaged. Hope you got it for a good price! Cool die cracks! Value? $100 or so IMO.
Haha! So true for that coin!
Actually, this is pretty close to the right color. Rotated in direct light, however, it shows as more "purple." That is a little strike thru at...
I meant I'm a "classic U.S. guy" as in classic coins, as in old type coins.
Based on most CTer's theory that MS60's are baggier and/or uglier, then #3 must be the MS60.
SO deeply toned and spotty and complex... not to mention tiny. So how do they come to a conclusion on grade? (It's a proof, btw). Personally, I...
This makes sense. But I wonder when this became the professional grader's mindset? To the average Joe, "uncirculated" is better than "almost...
Which coin was that? I'd be fascinated to read about it.
1. If they incorrectly stated on the holder that the token was a 25c, then they'll fix that for free, but you have to pay to ship it to them....
Besides, that's a term of endearment in Australia...
Getting an MS60 seems almost impossible. I've never gotten one. I've gotten AU58 several times and MS61 a bunch..... for various series. But why...
I have found that CAC values originality over all else. In other words, if it's never been touched, dipped, altered, or messed with in any way,...
I stand behind my VF25 assessment on this one. But maybe that's because I've seen too many of these draped bust cents with green crust and damage...
@jtlee321, congrats for making me scream at my monitor, too.
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