1953-D Franklin Half Dollar PCGS MS66+ FBL [IMG] [IMG]
The oversized photos had me at AU50, but the slab photos are screaming XF45. I will be conservative. XF45
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I think if you saw it in hand, you would change your mind. It had fantastic toning and blazing luster.
This thread was fun so I created a new thread about a different 1945-D Jefferson Nickel that should take it to another level, check it out by...
Okay guys, we just finished a GTG thread of a 1945-D Jefferson Nickel that taught a very valuable lesson. This GTG thread is going to take it to...
I got it off E-Bay for $41 and bought it because it looked to have really nice luster, some decent toning, and the price was right. Figured I...
It's impossible to grade proofs from photos, but I am going to say PR65 because this level of toning will often subdue the mirrors. Crazy cool...
That's kickass
That is correct, this coin is a 5FS cherrypick from an NGC 7 generation holder. I believe the 5FS inception occurred during the NGC 9 generation....
NGC used the FS designation for years and you needed 6 full steps to qualify. In 2003, the finally gave in and created two separate designations,...
Have you never seen a coin that was undergraded? I know we collectively like to tease the TPGs for overgrading, but they certainly make mistakes...
Anyone else want to guess the grade or opine about the steps before I reveal in a few hours?
You have posted this coin before, but these photos are much better. Since I already know the assigned grade, I will post my grade instead: MS66+*
Nope, think slab generation.
Yes, one of those two options is correct. Or perhaps, there is third, but much more obscure scenario ;)
I agree
That is correct, but the you then have to define the word "disturbance." The TPGs don't define "disturbance" as any mark or planchet flaw, rather...
yes, beaner
Please guess the grade of the 1944-D Jefferson Nickel shown below. I have attached a poll for you to cast your vote and you may select up to 4...
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