How much do you think the die state has to do with these variations? That is, the appearance may change as the die becomes more worn?
Try using a $2 bill and see what happens!
This is where the Heritage archives becomes extremely valuable. Hundreds of examples of each coin, each date, each series, in every grade imaginable.
There are two books that I recommend for everyone to learn to grade. First you need a picture reference to compare and give you a visual idea of...
This is a common misconception, but it is a completely false statement. The coin is considered to be market acceptable, not problem free. Minor...
Randy, there was an excellent NGC article recently about this subject. Take a look at their descriptions here:...
One of the tricky parts of grading early coins like this is accounting for striking variations. For example, the parts of the rim you mention are...
I'm not convinced its reprocessed without better pics, but it does look a bit shiny, like it may have been polished. I see wear on Lincoln's...
You know, with the wear, the polishing, the toning, and the PVC... I completely zonked on the possibility that it might be a fake. Wow. Got me.
Why not? I don't see anything wrong with it, although I can't see the variety in the pics.
That thing has so many problems, I don't even know where to begin.... First, it clearly has some environmental damage. The porosity of the coin...
The hits won't have a significant impact on grade - the grade is determined more by the wear than contact marks for circulated coins. For this...
Well, that's not a coin... but it is a token, good for a discount at whatever establishment that is. No, I've never heard of it. These tokens...
That's a mighty big coin to not be able to find! I've had Mercs or Wheats roll under a desk, but I've never lost something as large as a dollar!
I don't see enough luster in your pics for AU, and the wear appears to be EF level. I'm going to call this one EF.
Classic Fine appearance with a weak strike. Normally, I'd expect more of the vertical lines on the eagle's shield for a F - but the weak strike...
Love the prooflike coin!
No, it is numismyth. There were times throughout history where PCGS or NGC were stricter or looser, but it swings back and forth like a pendulum....
That looks like heat and chemicals were applied. That looks like artificial toning.
Unc details, questionable color.
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