A Discussion About Surfaces Jason Poe This will be the first part of a 2 part discussion on surfaces. This week, we will talk about original...
How about we just get rid of the cent altogether, and then we won't have to argue about which dead guy is on it.
Wow. That coin is fugly. If I had a million bucks to spend on a coin, I can think of at least a hundred other things that I would rather have....
Jeff - that study was described in the 1904 Mint's Annual Report.
I'm glad to see this idea has spilled over to Cointalk as well. I started the NGC one six years ago (geez, I'm getting old....)
I disagree. Strongly. The best way to learn how to tell cleaned coins from original coins is to study ORIGINAL coins that have been graded by...
Looks like an AU-55.
The mint has done studies of circulated coinage which was returned to them, and compared the weights with the nominal weight. It found that on...
Because the technology and handling processes have improved. Also, because Kennedy's are only made for collectors now - and they demand perfection.
I like it as a 65. Grading services have loosened and tightened repeatedly throughout their history, but that one looks accurately graded to me.
Nice strike. I like the high relief on these more than the flat coins we get now.
I love the color on that! How are the mirrors? Your pictures don't make it look very... proofy.
Those usually go out in early/mid December. I'll be there! And we will miss you Chris. Between you and Shane, I'm surprised they let us keep...
I don't see anything on this that indicates damage or cleaning. Its a strong 62 with a shot at a 63.
Thanks for all the nice comments guys. Treashunt - that type of info is (usually) in my entry in my Registry set. I have it linked in my...
I'll be honest, the picture shows a G4 coin if you grade it strictly. G6 would be acceptable (as PCGS calls it), but I can't see it any higher...
Whether you like the series or not has absolutely zero impact on the grade that it should be given. Remove emotion from it and try again.
I think overall I'd keep the Morgan, but it would be a tough choice. The Peace has tremendous eye appeal, but I like the toning on the Morgan. I...
Yep. AU details, cleaned.
I would call it a 64+. The cheek limits the grade. However, these are often graded liberally, so I wouldn't be surprised by slightly higher.
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