Sigh! Another TPG. Stick with the TPGs generally regarded as reasonably reliable. Best are: PCGS NGC (& NCS) Good are: ANACS (although...
I checked with the NGC census. No Merc has ever been graded MS-70 by NGC. And there are only 7-8 graded MS-69. I never created a PCGS account,...
Very interesting!!! Nice observation. I join the group who's never seen or even known about it. About the cause. I thought only dies were...
I believe Cabinet Friction, Cabinet Rub and Slider are all older terms used before AU (and particularly AU-58) came into fashion. A good point...
Nice coin. And missing from my collection. I'll have to look into this.
I like die cracks that are extensive as on your coin. But you'll have to give us a better image if you want an opinion about possible doubling.
NOTE: The one example shown IS NOT graded by SEGS. It is SGS. IMO SEGS is at least a reasonable TPG. IMO SGS is not.
I agree. But by the definition of BU as I understand it, those coins will not grade MS-63.
He's WELL known in numismatics. I remember him from back in the '80s (and possibly even the '70s.) He's just always there. Definitely a numismatic...
OW!!!! You really know how to hurt a guy. Very impressive group of coins. There are a lot of RPD varieties on the 1865 2-cent coin. Can't tell...
Die cracks and die clashes are most often like toning. Some people like them; some don't. It also depends upon how extensive/prominent they are....
Good news is that these coins are not likely to be faked. The "reverse" type requires a bit more analysis, especially since there was a recent...
BU can be as low as MS-60, and CDN lists many in the $25-30 range. Choice BU is supposed to be at least MS-63, and some of them have CDN Bid...
I've had some dealings with "Coins of the Realm" in Rockville. Very professional group. My favorite dealer is Angel Dee's (Andy & Alynne...
Correct. Value all depends upon upon what someone is willing to pay. As laminations go, that's one of the better one.
Just out of curiosity, if you were to counterstamp coins today would the Secret Service be all over you? I've seen newer coins with stickers on...
They tend to be a bit high priced. I don't deal with them; plenty of other dealers locally.
All sorts of issues touched on by your comments. 1. Grading has a LOT of subjectivity in it. There are rarely hard-and-fast rules. 2. There is...
I always try to look on the positive side. That's one more hole in your collection filled. "Pretty" can come later.
I prefer Intercept Shield albums because they go a step beyond Dansco. You get the front-and-back viewing PLUS it's got more protection from...
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