Not much to add, except that even John Albanese, founder of NGC, has freely stated that in the early days, grading standards were "too tight."...
Google "spooned coin". And welcome to CT!
I'll say VF25-30 range.
[ATTACH] After a bit of looking, looks like Reverse of '97, second hair style. Damage at date. Any help with variety and possible value? I really...
I realized my earlier quote from pcgscoinfacts was for the P mint. :shame: So for the SF Morgan's... [ATTACH]
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I've been looking at pictures of other circulated, slabbed examples of this coin. I think that the grade doesn't look too far out of line, but we...
Many collecters will scoff at the idea of paying big premiums for MS70 silver eagles in anybody's plastic. And no, ICG's opinion is not generally...
Cool thread, cool coins. I had to take a quick pic of my wildman. [ATTACH] 2/3 Thaler Braunschweig - Wolfenbuttel 1694
@Insider? Were you going to say something?
Above my budget too. But I'd a bid it higher than that. :)
I'm thinking O-102 fits your half dollar the best. Not positive, the rim wear makes for a challenge, someone should check me. :) If I'm right it's...
MS65
I've generally understood the term to mean a mid to high AU coin that an unscrupulous dealer will sell as uncirculated.
Getting a book, or 2 or 3, sounds like a good idea! There are other better dates, the 21 & 21D come to mind, also the 31D & S. Also a couple...
Uh oh. Do you get addicted to things? I just had to comment, didn't see this post earlier, but I was just looking at a couple of those pincer...
Cool timing, I love how @Mat's "Emperor of the Republic" coin fits in between mine. I need to get one of those!
Napoleon as Emperor of "Empire of France". [ATTACH]
Napoleon as First Consul of "Republic of France". [ATTACH]
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