The bottom two steps are allowed to be merged together for 5FS. The bottom step only needs to be complete for the 6FS designation.
Please vote in the attached poll if you think this Jefferson Nickel meets the NGC requirements for 5FS (5 Full Steps). [IMG] Thank you,...
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I was doing a little light cleaning today and I noticed that the dust under my copy stand was getting a little thick so I moved it in order to...
How did the bicentennial not get a star? That is unbelievable!
I saw the same thing Doug, but I don't know much about proof Barber Halves so I wasn't sure.
I don't know much about proof Barber Halves, is that weakness on the shield and wing typical of an 1894? I'm asking because: [IMG] [IMG]
Which is why I guessed PR62. The coin also appears to have significant hairlines but that is expected in the PR62-63 grade range. Would you...
Why? What is holding it back?
I can't defend bumping a grade of a coin for something totally unrelated to the attributes of said coin.
That is awesome! And the obverse toning is gorgeous!
Have you seen this coin in hand? If not, how can you be sure it was given a grade bump for color. Don't get me wrong, I like the toning and find...
I have no idea how to grade a proof from photos so I will venture a pure guess of PR62.
It looks fine in an MS65 holder and though I have seen worse in MS65 holders I think it still qualifies for low end. If it were in an MS64...
LOL, just trying to stir the pot a little Mike. Some might argue that this coin was overgraded back in the 90's and we only think it is properly...
Fair enough, and for the record I am not saying that attending coin shows is in any way bad. To the contrary, I am sure there is educational...
I have viewed thousands of coins in hand. And each one I got to study at my leisure, not simply gaze at for 5-10 seconds. And it isn't a...
Are you saying that you have monthly local coin shows where you live? Most people who live in numismatically depressed areas such as mine think...
Who cares? This thread is not about the semantics of the use of the word "rare." Furthermore, rarity is relative to demand. So while there are...
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