Or the toning could simply be caused by hydrogen sulfide gas in the atmosphere. If the coins has been wiped, there would most likely be evidence...
Um What? I was going to take yours. Nothing wrong with a prop bet from time to time.
Jim, The bet was only really directed at Dimefreak and I know that he can afford a $200 bet. I do respect his desire not to give the seller that...
No, your opinion, Dimefreaks opinion, an my opinion are the ones that mean nothing. I can't prove the coin is AT anymore than you two can prove...
If you think you are right, put you money where your mouth is. I bet you the price of the coin, the grading fees & $50 that it will not slab at...
I am not sure what you are trying to prove by comparing an ASE to a Kennedy Half that is 30 years older, but those two coins look nothing alike....
Those colors don't look natural to me. I list that coin as QT, not market acceptable, and ugly as hell.
The reason why I would want the coin is because it is not market acceptable. Think of it this way. There are NT, AT, and QT (questionably toned)...
I am not condoning the practice of artificially toning coins but I really think you guys are overreacting to this specific coin. I would much...
Granted the photos are a little out of focus, but from what I see you are being to hard on that coin. I grade it MS65 and it would seem that you...
Looks like I might exceed the recommended dosage. [img]
I think this thread should be sponsored by: [IMG] cause it is giving me a headache!
I am not really interested in the star designation but routinely search for the star designation. Most E-Bay sellers understand that they must...
I don't like the fact that they use the old PCI holders.
I forgot to ask him about it. I have to admit, it isn't high on my priority list.
I was thinking the same thing, what are we missing. I have to believe at this point that it is related to luster. Perhaps the coin was dipped...
A bridge refers to where the steps are blended together and the line is interrupted. Here is a larger photo of a Jefferson Nickel with a bridge...
Yes the photo is better. Unfortunately there is a very large bridge between the 4th and 5th steps under the third pillar. No full steps for this...
I agree, I think Barber coins look great in the circulated grades. [IMG]
An outstanding thread. I only hope you are putting the same dedication into your studies as you did this thread. Really well done! Fantastic!
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