No, that's the reason that my US type set will never be complete...I refuse to buy either a Morgan dollar or Lincoln cent.
Most 63's are not that attractive while a 65 or 66 is generally just as attractive to me as a 67 so neither option that you listed makes sense for...
If I were doing a series I'd take the cent; even if I were doing a type set, however, I would probably settle for a 65 to 66 DMPL and save the 6...
Third option...I want the entire set to look well together, so I would buy a better grade (but not the highest which you seem to be asking about)...
How about a die crack famous enough to get its own Red Book listing? 1807 "Bearded Goddess" [IMG]
Honestly couldn't care less what happens to my collection once I'm through with it. The new owners can keep them. They can research their value...
From the pics. yes that would have been my guess
As Evan said normal letters with small 0. The large letter reverse will have the words UNITED STATES run together to appear as one word. [IMG]
Not so much that the OP coin doesn't have wear consistent with an XF grade--I think it does--but more a case that IMO your coin is overgraded by...
You're right. "It's impossible to argue that they "did it right", especially when sitting across from a young widow with three young kids balling...
And none of those standards matter--the only standard that matters is yours! If TO YOU--and it's your checkbook that counts--a Franklin half has...
Sure it is. The coin doesn't change simply because there is a different label on the slab. If it's a 30; then it's a 30. If it's a 68, then...
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