Whoa....that really sucks! It's a catch22, they won't grade them with chunks of them and they won't grade them if they've been cleaned. Unless you...
I say it's 100% market acceptable toning and natural. However, I have to error on the side of caution with the TPG's because they have...
Yep, the purpose of VC is not to deceive TPG's or collectors, it's to salvage an otherwise problem coin.....to resue it from the harmful corrosion...
Probably OK given a sufficent drying period. However, the surfaces will be rehydrated. I like to strip as many water molecules from the surface as...
Beautiful coin! Getting bagged shows the TPG's can't even properly ID toning....paranoia rules the day.
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EXCELLENT POST! You summed it all up nicely Lance. The only thing I differ on is using water after acetone. The exact opposite should be done. If...
The same goes for OBW rolls. Who knows how they have been stored. I've opened a ton of them to find corroded coins inside from improper storage.
Couldn't agree more!
Little obv bag rub, but looks MS to me.
Both pretty good fakes! I'm sure they cost some people a lot of money. Lance - That PCGS 14D is the BOMB! NICE!
EXACTLY! :thumb:
Personally, I'd focus on 1909-1932 in the best possible grades you can afford. In fact, I'd be inclined to sell your current 1934-up set to...
I think you should count it. NP on the typo, glad you found it.
NGC is being just crazy the past year with their artificial color kick! I've had quite a few come back that there was NO WAY and so has my dealer....
Post mint damage.
It's a grease filled die....actually a very nice one. Worth about $10 or so to the right collector.
White balance looks good, I think you need a little more light or increase exposure. Other than that the pics look great! Good enough for web use.
Copper layer removed with acid.
On a final note, most have heard me rant before, but I have to say it again. LOL The LMC series is likely the most difficult of all US coins to...
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