Here's one , there's no hairlines and was most likely cleaned , but to me it looks better than 95% of the VF Draped bust coins I see . [IMG] [IMG]
Up to about '64 then everything disappeared . But mostly it was just Franklins , Washingtons , and Rosies . But I did have a neighbor whose dad...
I was born in '53 too , if we take care of ourselves there's no reason that we shouldn't see at least another 20-30 years . God willing .
Definitely get rid of the cent , and the dead presidents too . Long live Miss Liberty .
I'd try what Desert Gem said , he does know his chemistry .
No , there's quite a difference if they are both problem free coins . I have some Detail coins that I like a lot and then there's some I wouldn't...
Still , I'd cut off as much of the cardboard as you can , followed by a soak in pure acetone to remove the glue . Too bad but they are still...
AS long as you stick with PCGS and NGC you'll do fine . As they are the most consistent graders and the most respected .
If you like it and you know what you're getting then buy it . I've bought a couple so called problem coins that I'm happy with . Just make sure...
Looks ok to me . Maybe it had some PVC that was removed .
You can pick up graded moderns for about the same price as you'd pay for raw coins , and if you're going for 18th & 19th century dollars I'd go...
As you know Conder , the tpgs never make mistakes . lol
Ziggy would have to answer , but I surmise it's more the tumbling action in those large hoppers than the heat . Sort of like getting hit...
In the Chicago area "S" mint coins were always scarce , so if I found one I'd take it out of circulation , which if enough people were doing it...
I'm in the PMD camp . I also don't see the stars you're seeing .
Larry , could you tell me what you're seeing as I still see this as an AU-58 coin . The fingerprint is distracting , but I'm sure we've all seen...
Definitely PCGS or NGC for US coins for resale or for the correct grade . What I meant by saying I would use ANACS for authentication services is...
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I'll agree with Tom for the most part , but do only buy FB Mercs if I can help it . When a coin has these designations it's usually because the...
The top two are PCGS and NGC , which are the best . The next level would be ANACS , ICG and SEGS . These are for American coins . I would use...
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