1. The colors themselves (that shade of blue, that shade of maroon, and that shade of yellow) seem wrong. They are uncommon colors, especially in...
Haha, no, none of these are PL. There are no PL (copper) Wheaties designated, and I've never seen one that I thought would get it. These are just...
The 36 with the shattered die is cool, but that 34 is gorgeous. Anyone interested in seeing some fantastic Bust Quarters should head over to the...
I'd call it 65, probably. The color looks weird though. It's 50/50 whether I'd straight grade it or call it UNC details, Questionable Color.
This one is VF+ details, polished with jewelry attachment welded to it. I'd put a chain on it and give it to your...
I picked up a few Lincolns at the FUN show, just for fun. Go ahead, guess the grade. Also, explain why you graded it the way you did. The...
Dave, I completely understand what you are saying. There is a reason I don't work in sales, or customer service, or a profession where I have to...
That is a very attractive and original coin. If you assemble a set that all looks like that, it will be a very nice set.
Could you post examples of what you refer to as "dark" and "light" toning? As a a general rule, yes - dark grey is the right color for Capped...
There are some coins I've been watching on Ebay for YEARS. The prices are ridiculous. About once a year, I make a reasonable offer. I have to...
Complicated question... Theoretically, the varieties included in CPG are available for "cherrypicking," and significant enough to be worth the...
Yes, that is definitely die polishing. It is extremely common on Franklins. One of the best ways to tell is to look at how the lines behave around...
I am not convinced. It looks a lot like a second 2, at least from these pictures. Further investigation is required. Compare to this (it is not...
Paddyman gets 10 points.
Exactly. These are very common, unfortunately. I think they are ugly.
As has been mentioned, the radius for a clip should be approximately the same radius as the coin. This is most likely a machine shop student...
Do you have questions about how to grade? Does some of the terminology we use on the boards here leave your head spinning? Do you want to...
I don't see any errors. Just a few marks and scrapes from a long time in circulation.
It is generally accepted in numismatics that bartering is the norm. Prices are flexible, and many dealers will go back and forth with you.
I don't understand your question. It is post mint damage.
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