just a quick ? Are the edges rounded or sharp?
My opinion, for what that's worth, is that the nomination is all that is necessary. It's not about competition, but about recognizing good info...
The Sheldon 70 point grading scale I found this post on "The Sheldon 70 point grading scale" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for...
yes, hobo, I was referring to the matte proof and satin proof issues when I stated that not all proofs have a brilliant finish. What I was...
yes, but not every proof is. I was using the absence of any mirror finish as a diagnostic, and pre-1950, that isn't true, but I was trying to...
If the coin looks basically like your average circulated Lincoln, then it is one. The mirror finish on the proof coins is the primary give away to...
is there a reason you look for the lowest? Is there a parallel that you are trying to draw between future value and low mintage? I am trying to...
all based on speculation, IHMO
doug, you definately saw dings I didn't. If those aren't bag marks are you suggesting that it's been altered?
drawing from your logic, the 2004 set should be a high ticket item. What's it selling for currently?
Post a Coin you wish you owned! I found this post on "Post a Coin you wish you owned!" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for "Coin...
my avatar is definately a coin I'd like to own... well, secretly, of course
unless it's my 2cents, which is always free :) Congrats Spock!!! I am sorry I missed it!
elaine, the silver proof set is the winner. Tons more clad sets than silver.
Doug - this is purely me hypothesizing, but try to follow me out on my own personal limb. The rim is missing a piece, not pushed in from...
you're right, it IS a cent planchet, that's why the coin is incomplete and Darryl, wrong mintmark for a proof
My guess would be MS-68 FS, although I don't particularly like the toning, it seems to be very well struck and I don't see a single contact mark...
maybe another question to ask the group is this: If we were to re-write the standards for grading, what aspects of the current system(s) would...
It has been quite entertaining to me to watch people come up to our table at shows and try to cherrypick our silver eagles... This particular coin...
CherryPicks I found this post on "CherryPicks" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for "Coin Talk Thread of the Week Nominations Of The...
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