Your Dad has good taste in coins.
"Reason" is so far in my past that I haven't seen it in the rearview mirror for years.
You could offer that as proof PCGS is ADA compliant and employs the blind. All seriousness aside, technical merit does not support the grade, and...
That, in and of itself, is a pretty sharp breaking ball. :)
As a general rule, unless things are making loud clanking noises and/or pieces-parts are flying around, the Mint doesn't really notice such things...
Actually, it's in rather remarkable condition considering how long it's likely been in the Ground Nap. I wouldn't consider it a candidate for...
I'll throw out 61 as a guess, and I'd be thinking the exact same thing you are if I'm right. :)
There isn't a thing wrong with bringing in detecting finds; they're as "numismatic" as any other coin and many of us are detectorists also....
Yeah, it's why I've cooked up some popcorn rather than expressing an opinion. He throws a nasty curveball. :)
Oh, I'd want really bad to see that one. Can't blame you. :)
You're killing it, DV. :D
As well they shouldn't; they can barely get a single alloy correct as it is. :P
This is purely personal opinion - so take it that way - but I don't see the current outlandish overvaluation of 70's by a completely inconsistent...
Well, there's no resemblance to the long, thin, straight bottom curve of the 3 in the date....
First, please don't break into a thread about copper 1943 Cents with a question about a Dime. It isn't going to make you many friends because it's...
That's in the back of my head, too.
This is, on one level, solace for the poor Americans who are under constant barrage from their own Mint's production failings. :)
What's a "good" price when, for almost all of them, 70's outnumber the other grades combined? In other words, why is a 70 worth a premium when...
Given the skritchiness of the obverse device, I can't help but think that 63-64 ought to be the absolute ceiling for this coin. The bust looks...
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