Jim, you're most welcome. By the way, I have been similarly confused by that before, even as a dealer and a former NGC grader.:confused: :)
You are mistaking a weak strike, which is not uncommon for that issue, with wear. I probably would have guessed MS63 based just upon the images,...
The "S" stands for "Silver" as in "Silver Dollar", not a mint-mark. Here is an image of an NGC label with a mint-mark: [IMG]
Sorry, I wasn't clear - I was speaking of the Proof coins, not the mint sets.
Two suggestions: 1) In the future, make your thread titles longer/more specific. You might get more helpful replies that way. But, even if you...
To my knowledge they were never sold that way by the Mint and must have been placed in that holder afterwards.
Clad, I guess that's you! I didn't know you posted here. I can't wait to get into some modern vs. classic debates with you.:D
Welcome. If you're buying a gift for a friend, especially something like that, which can be found elsewhere, buy something you can see. Please!...
If I were going to choose, #1 would be the easy winner for me.
The URL address to that link contains the word "rover" in it. I thought that signified that someone is getting paid for each hit from that link?
If the coin was dipped, I don't know what it looked like before hand, to have an idea whether it now looks better or worse. Dipping can improve or...
Those look like carbon spots and the coin looks MS64 at best, based on Liberty's cheek, the spots and the abrasions to the left of her brow. Also,...
That depends upon the coin(s). Many coins are not worth getting certified, while for others, the cost of certification is more than made up for by...
Why chance it? Don't chance it.:secret:
Thanks Mark. I went ahead and replied to that thread.
My guess is that the holder has not been tampered with, and that what many purists would label as a nearly full head example, was designated as...
Some of the older ones could be forced open without causing them to break, at least to an easily noticeable extent. NGC has since changed the...
I'd first concentrate on the coin, itself, and see if it looks right for the assigned grade. Also look at the edges of the slab. If an NGC slab...
That's my impression, too.
I agree about buying an NGC or PCGS certified example. There are many available and at affordable prices. You should be able to acquire a nice,...
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