As I said, this one was difficult because of the pictures. As you identified, there were several areas of the pics that may have led to confusion....
I'm sure there isn't a definitive explanation of "monster coin." But, in common parlance, I'm also sure that a borderline details semi-damaged...
Yeah.... I'm really ok with that.
As with all of the AU guesses in the GTG's for the past several months.... I'm perplexed. Would someone who guessed AU please kindly explain why...
I think the heart of Larry's question is this: If there was a strike designation for Buffaloes, say, Full Horn, would strike then be such a big...
"big value" (compared to what you may normally handle) *DOES NOT* mean "monster". I understand the excitement of handling big value coins. But...
In my opinion, there is a huge difference between a well struck FS Jefferson and a softly struck no steps Jefferson. But again, that is my own...
Where are you going in Egypt? I spent 6 weeks there in high school, and it was fantastic (that was 2001, pre-9/11.... I'm guessing things have...
Well, your photos are tough - the obverse is underlit, the reverse is overlit. I'll grade it MS-pretty. Seriously though, I think I see some...
Cool find. Not really worth much, but it is a genuine anomaly in the minting process. And, it helps us learn a bit more about how the coins are...
Also, you really need to re-evaluate your use of the term "monster," because not a single one of these is even close to a monster. They might be...
1881-CC MS63, definitely cleaned but probably market acceptable 1885-CC MS61, that obverse is WAY too beat up for a 63. 1893-CC AU53, PL really...
Hey now, this is a family site!
Good question. I know that there are some series where collectors already seek out well struck examples, even though the TPG's don't designate...
Very, very nice coin. William and Mary is tough to find nice, and that is superb.
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Alrighty, with 37 guesses.... y'all absolutely nailed it. Average guess was 65.08, actual grade is 65. I think this is a strong 65, as many of...
With 55 coins in a series, you don't want to drag it out too long. 11 years for a series is already long enough! There might be some excitement...
I don't think I would make any decisions based on those pictures. Sure, the seller probably used advantageous lighting. But your wife's quick...
Brought 2 of them home to photograph. The first is the boat I currently work on (civilian contractor for the Navy), the second was given to me by...
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