You missed the MCMVII (1907) Saint-Gaudens Ultra High Relief. It's over in the "castle", the original Smithsonian building. I stumbled over it...
MFD just called and said he got a second coin on my wantlist. That's two to pick up at the Baltimore show. It would be really nice if my NGC...
I'll definitely be there (barring illness). I'm lucky. I live only about 30-40 miles away (about a 45 minute drive). MFD already has a coin...
A quick check seems to show that I only have one lettered edge coin. It's an 1807 Capped Bust Half Dollar, Large Stars, 50/20. Based on what I see...
I'm going to "trust" the TPGs to take into account any "third side" problems when grading. And many edge problems also show up as rim problems....
Sent them in the old slabs. And you specify a minimum grade. NGC won't crack them out unless they will grade at least up to your minimum. In the...
You look at the coin and grade it ignoring the problem. Then you take 25% of the catalog value for that grade. Of course, you don't go below...
I believe the value will be determined: - on a coin-by-coin basis (what does it look like), - on a buyer-by-buyer basis (how badly does the buyer...
First let me say that I now officially REALLY dislike the new NGC holders. After doing a circular crop on a coin in one of the new NGC slabs you...
For my type set I have an example of each dime issue back through the Capped Bust design, both varieties. For my type set I have an example of...
Great price (I assume you mean $10 each). The greysheet BID for a 1976 3-piece silver proof set is $12.75.
Based upon what I see on eBay, a complete set with the original holder and with S&H will cost you about $16.00. If you can get to a coin show you...
The surfaces and devices look "soft". A coin in that grade ought to have more details, but everything looks rounded. IMO, it's either: - not real,...
Here's my slabbed 1943 cent. Note that there is hourglass reflectivity BUT the surfaces have a flat luster. The only proof-like surfaces I've ever...
Beyond the XF-40 opinion (which I agree with) any other thoughts regarding your coin are pure speculation. They require having the coin in-hand.
Since you removed the "value" factor, I prefer NGC. Why? Because I'm an ANA member so I don't have to pay to join. Otherwise I perceive them as...
Interesting. Two people mentioned using "penny" instead of "cent" as being high on their list. But a couple weeks ago I got flamed because I said...
I like Teletrade. eBay doesn't have a lot of the items on my wantlist, or if they do, they are in a store and WAY overpriced. Heritage and the...
Here's the two areas you mentioned. Unfortunately I didn't image the coin to get THAT close so they are at best marginal. But, yes, the...
Something I didn't mention at the beginning, the reverse shows LOTS of features caused by a die clash. I'd have to post the larger image so you...
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