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To quote their website, "Our grading is based on Photograde and our interpretation of industry standards." The beginning of that claim giveth,...
Early last year -- An 1820 British 5 Shillings Piece in F for $1. Back when gold was $300/oz, a Bahamian 50 gold coin, slabbed, for $47. The...
For the last couple of years, on April 1st, I offer to trade someone my 1831 2-Reale in average circulation condition for a shave and a haircut....
I carry a 50 billion dollar 2008 "Special Agro-Cheque" from Zimbabwe in my wallet, just to make such purchases. If the photos were good enough...
First, "unsearched" at best means unsearched by the dealer. There's no way they can assure you they weren't searched before they got them....
It was also my point when I started this thread, but I can't see anywhere near 90% of the rims. Nor am I assuming that the photos aren't, shall...
Unfortunately, one of the places where PCGS is inconsistent is their documentation of the "No Grade" codes! On both these pages, Code 95 is noted...
My 2 cents worth Only a 61, I'm afraid...
I have four. Here's my only proof, along with a mint state half-centavo from the same year: [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Since the coin contains 3215 troy ounces of gold, it looks like it sold at or near bullion price.
While I've been casually looking for a $3 gold piece, I didn't buy either one.
I'm working towards what I call a "denomination set" which would try to cover the history of U.S. coinage with exactly one coin per denomination....
In the description, the seller says it's AU, which is probably generous. What I want to know is how the other coin escaped a "No grade" holder,...
The 1854-o is known for a weak strike and the "No Grade" code on the PCGS holder isn't for cleaning. It's for rim damage or scratches. Hence my...
What you're describing sounds it may be copper spotting due to improperly mixed alloy. The copper then tones....
This coin got an AU55 from PCGS: http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?auction=2877&lot=1974&imagetype=j2 This coin got a Genuine, Scratch/Rim...
I've used them for 5 coins: 1 -- A 1967 10 Lirot Israeli Victory Coin. These were distributed in a PVC-laden plastic holder. This coin had far...
Groaty to the max If you ask me next week, I'll probably have a different answer, but this week my favorite is this 4 pence maundy coin from the...
My read is that it was a combination of the things mentioned here, with a couple of others tossed in. In rough chronological order. The Franklin...
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