This one will surprise you in all likelihood.
It's a weak strike, typical of the O-108 in those areas, and that's not rim wear, it's the strike issue again.
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It's the 1836/1336 overdate. O-108. Common, but the overdates usually bring a premium. See the lower ball of the "3" inside the lower loop of the...
One buyer told me once he never saw one of my coins until I auctioned it. But it had run as a buy it now for 6 weeks prior to the auction! He said...
I got a response from PCGS. They thanked me for my email and said they forwarded it to the appropriate department.
Wow! I messaged him and he did the right thing and pulled it! Hope for humanity!
One of those fakes just hit eBay I think:...
Is that why David Hall has been traveling to China then? ;)
I just emailed the link to PCGS. Hopefully they can do something about it. :punch:
Those are just toning spots, not pits or "chunks."
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See how "thick" the toning is laid down? No gleaming luster underneath... almost looks like it's caked on the surface? That's an indicator of AT.
You really shouldn't let your coins roll around on the floor of your shed like that.
It's me! It's me! Good luck with it. We'll send our coins out in a couple weeks. Such a fascinating piece!
Might not be worth the time and effort. The E/A error in the word STATES can be easily seen with good pics. Still, it affects the PCGS population...
I once read in an old 1960's Redbook that collectors should not buy coins below Fine condition, save for extreme rarities.
Hey everyone. I just bought this CAC'd coin, but the kicker is that it's the O-108 E over A variety, though not identified on the holder. (I know...
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