I think they graded it MS62 as a silent net grade due to the questionable nature of the toning.
Congrats, what are the responsibilities of the Veep?
Yes, mint set.
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Another Update [IMG] I'm not crazy about the Teddy Roosevelt profile.
Whenever PCGS grades a coin "GENUINE" they place a two digit code on the label. You can determine the reason for the no grade by visiting their...
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No, it is not mine. If it were, I would probably post it every day. The Sunnywood collection was purchased in its entirety via private sale. I...
Subtract 1 point from the grade and add color! [IMG] This coin was part of the Sunnywood Collection before it was sold. This is my pick.
On most US Coins, the date is placed in the fields which protects it from wear. The date on the Buffalo nickel was placed on top of the devices...
The best thing about Liberty Nickels is that they stopped making them 100 years ago. Not sure you are gonna convince anyone that the letter V is...
I owned this one for less than a day. It arrived in the mail today, I listed on the Bay, and tomorrow she will be on her way. [IMG] A beautiful...
Tom, He was talking about the coin he posted in the OP. I usually try not to post coins that will confuse the subject, but it looked as though...
It is toning whether you like it or not. If calling it crud makes you feel better, go right ahead. What is the name of the grading company? We...
Doug, I own the first edition of THE PCGS OFFICIAL GUIDE TO COIN GRADING AND COUNTERFEIT DETECTION and they address the subject of toning and its...
Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the grading company that uses those flips is a Canadian company called ICCS. And IIRC, ICCS uses...
I really am not sure where to start with this thread so I will start with the coin itself. [IMG][IMG] You are gonna have to add me to the list...
If that is the case then I would definitely leave the diffused light at 3 o'clock. Maybe try 2 direct lights at 9 & 12 rather than 1 light at 10....
It looks pretty good but I think you still need more light on the surfaces of the coin. Any thoughts to using 2 direct lights and 1 diffused?...
The 1943-S has a big scratch on the obverse and has altered surfaces. It is definitely not a proof.
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