Would this image be sufficient if I wanted to sell this coin on eBay (it's a scan, not a camera shot)? What changes would you make? [IMG]
The light appears to be coming from the right. And the right side of the feature appears to be lit. Hence the feature is raised.
To me it looks like he has a cold and his nose is running.
Proofs shouldn't lack detail. I believe that the Mint double-struck proofs to make sure all the details show. But whoever did the polishing did a...
$10,500 [IMG]
I'm looking to codify the two terms. I believe cleaning and conserving should have different meanings. BUT It's not black and white (a situation I...
This may open a can of worms but I think it's a useful effort. The idea is to keep it as simple as reasonable BUT correct and comprehensive. I'm...
Yes, for two possibilities. #1 I see a REALLY cheap coin that I want. Cheap coins are rarely listed alone so they are hard to find. S&H would be...
As I understand it the TPG graders don't even used a loupe half the time. And when they think they need one it's in the 3x-5x range.
I'm linked to a bank account that is NOT my primary account; I created it for online use through PayPal and keep a smallish amount in it (enough...
There are bag marks on the cheek. I don't see it as a -66. BUT even if it is accepted as a -66 the marks would keep it from being a CAC coin.
Looks like it'll go MS-61 or -62
Pictures are a bit fuzzy but the obverse look cleaned.
I can see a several potential problems but since I'm in the US and don't know how the German or Italian PO handle things like this these are just...
Surf around on eBay, Heritage, Stacks, etc. for completed auctions of Buff's that have been slabbed (PCGS or NGC) MS-something. Get a feeling for...
Lots of MS Buffs have flattened horns and tails; the striking pressure used was often not sufficient to produce a full strike on the nickel metal...
Heck with disappeared from circulation! I still haven't seen an ATB quarter IN circulation.
Alfred E. Newman with the appropriate motto, "What, Me Worry?"
I use lintless cotton gloves. But they DO make picking up coins a challenge. My hands turn into prunes if I use latex. And some people are...
And the worn date probably means in the 1917-1924 range.
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