Mine is slabbed by PCGS, and they refer to it as the "Strong Reverse".
Just as an aside, what is the latest version of the Van Allen/Mallis book? Mine is a second printing (1977). I'm willing to bet there's a newer...
I live not too far away, but I won't make it to that one. I'll be going to the show in Annandale, VA, Sept 7-9. I intend (already have my wife's...
I really like the Jeff nickel. Looks like Monticello is being struck by lightning. Do die cracks qualify a coin for the "error" category? I've...
And for ANY coin in general (which means there are lots of exceptions) certain grades are unpopular. Several sources have opined that people would...
Let's see if I can do this imaging thing correctly. If so, I'll show you my '42/'41-D Not as much detail of the date area, but.... [IMG]
I agree with Treashunt. I'm quite sure it's the well respected Canadian TPG. And they use Canadian numismatic grading standards which are tougher...
I personally have trouble using my 10X loupe well. I'd hate to try anything more powerful. But I suspect with practice I'd get better. Thinking...
I'm after comments/opinions about Digital Stereo Microscopes as used in numismatics. I'm toying with the idea of getting one. Here's my thinking...
Just a minor point but often telling. In general have your lighting come from the northwest. Sometimes to emphasize a particular feature you have...
My 1955 DDO is in an ANACS AU-55 holder. It cost a bit more than yours.
As a generality (which means there are lots of exceptions) the big price jumps belong to the high grade coins. For the ordinary collector those...
Didn't I just read in Coin World where Q. David Bowers is coming out with a Lincoln cent study? But something online is ALWAYS welcome.
You got this right. There are NO standards that are officially accepted by the numismatic community. You end up with an opinion of an opinion.
If you buy gold for an investment, think long term. If you can catch one of those market spikes, so much the better. I personally only buy gold...
I want to put something in the Advertising>Open section. I see that I must have made 10 posts before I can do that. No problem. I'll get there....
I'm old enough and was fortunate enough to have been in two places that still used silver dollars for everyday transactions. 1960 in Montana. 1963...
I've never before decided to try my hand (and eye) at collecting coins at the die type level. But I got a copy of Logan and McCloskey, Federal...
I personally would have said "Wait for an undamaged coin." Unless this fits your wallet. My philosophy is "Buy the best you can afford." I would...
I prefer Intercept Shield. (I know it wasn't one of the choices, but....)
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