Chicken! :D I'm betting it's not a big deal - not in a prime focal area and the reverse is almost perfect. A 4 pt deduction would not be fair...
Here's another tough one. I tell noobs to GTG this coin for fun. The luster is off the charts in hand.
I found this 1984D in a roll....these are some of the worst ever issued. Hey Joe - Did you post your 84D yet?
Here's the best 1985 Denver example I've found....love this coin.
This is one of the better ones I find roll searching. The spots aren't as bad as the photo shows...but this is a typical example.
Now that's a KILLER coin! The modern zincolns are so unappreciated, especially the early 80's. Finding one with almost no gas bubbles. no spots,...
Tough coin...nice example!
All of these types of wall-hanger display sets contain polished coins. Nonetheless, that's some pretty rainbow toning!
It's interesting to see a brown, circulated "uncirculated" token! I don't think I've ever seen one worn that much.
Congrats Charmy! I remember her mentioning she was taking a class and learning how to do this....well earned!
They are common but yours are nice examples. I like the toning on the second coin. In BU they usually sell for a buck or so each.
It's a Shriners counterstamp, they did this often. I have some really cool examples of Mason counterstamps.
WOW! Very nice coin! MS-63BN
Very nice family coin! I would add to Rusty's luster description in that with strong, mint luster you will also see what we call "cart wheel...
Business strike.
29D in 65RD....very nice!
64RD, $5-6 coin.
That 84D is a tough, tough coin.....very nice example! STATES is even pretty full, a weak spot on these. It took me years to find enough of them...
What exactly is going on around the temple area? This coin was a no-brainer other than that for me. I could tell it had eye appeal and that goes...
I made a nice rebound, I think I was 10th like 3 weeks ago. Failure was not an option, I don't think I've ever dropped out of the top 10 since...
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