Okay, done. Here's the reverse at 25% [IMG] And here's the composite in my currently preferred format [IMG]
I'm in the process of putting together the composite image. Soon as I get it done I'll post it. Nice die crack on the reverse. Goes from the top...
I agree. Positioning the lighting has always been a problem for me. This was taken with two tube-type OTT-LITEs positioned NE and NW of the coin...
Okay, I working with my new camera. LOTS of things I've tried to work out. After several hours this is where I'm at. Comments and criticisms,...
Appears to have had some abrasive cleaning done to it. The evidence for my opinion: - The (almost) vertical lines running across Liberty's face,...
I had a website for my type set. I set it up in HTML (Dreamweaver does the same thing except you don't have to understand HTML). My website is...
Send them to SGS. Be the first numismatist on your block to own a MS-70.
Since the rim exists in that area (albeit damaged), that indicates to me the coin was originally fully struck. I can't envision a situation where...
Ugly, of course, is in the eyes of the beholder. The toning on the Roosevelt dimes (posted above) is a REAL turn-off for me. But my best "ugly"...
Nice. Along with die cracks I think die clashes give a coin a personality.
hontonai gave you an excellent and complete response. All I can do is second his post. A "complete set", particularly for your Antarctic...
Since I prefer to buy coins in slabs AND keep them in slabs, I use Eagle albums in the same way raw coin collectors use Dansco or Intercept Shield...
And just for GPs, here's my 20-cent coin: [IMG]
No argument with this. I'm just saying the "piece of plastic" makes it more "so" than I would feel confident about on my own. Cracking out...
This speaks to the concept of the slab. For me the slab authenticates and grades a coin, and weeds out coins that are generally considered...
Another red flag for me is the darker toning around the devices on the obverse. Often an indication of "mechanical" cleaning (wiping, brushing, etc.)
Check Teletrade and eBay also. Nothing like current auction results. Probably the most accurate assessment. Just be careful with eBay results....
The die crack makes it interesting. The toning makes it problematic. The lines in the field to the right of Liberty makes it questionable. The...
Without seeing it there's no way we can render a reasonable opinion. Post some pics.
My suggestions (in order): - Teletrade - Large Shows - Other Auctions
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