I'm not a fan of the corrosion spot in the right obverse field, and I'm not a fan of the scratch that Treashunt mentioned on the reverse... but...
Yes, that was my first thought as well. Just an old worn out die.
Yeah, gassed coins exist. It is true. The TPG slabs are not airtight. However.... for the vast majority of collectors... TPG slabs are really...
Key here is the ASE is a different composition. The purity of silver in the ASE is much higher. Toning effects will be different. I've heard...
Yes, that is exactly what I'm saying.
No, absolutely the opposite. The toning occurs from the storage method between when the coin was made and when it is preserved. Natural toning...
Doug poses a lot. His poses may have varying lengths of usefulness. The silver is the same. The chemistry is thus the same. The big difference...
Well, ok guys. Time to wrap this one up. PCGS called it AU-58. In hand, I think that's a bit generous, and I'd agree with the 53-55 crowd. A 58...
Most high-quality counterfeits are fairly comprehensive. They'll reproduce every detail on both sides in high fidelity. Even an electrotype from a...
Got a few questions: 1. Why do you want to purchase this coin? 2. Can you show us an un-stamped version for comparison? 3. Is the counterstamp...
Same reason car models are a year ahead. Marketing.
Haha, that might be true. At least, nobody has guessed what PCGS called it ;)
No, spectacular does not mean artificial ;) The key things I look for when determining natural toning: 1. Pull-Away toning. 2. Elevation...
Wow! Makes me wish I'd bought an F-VF when they first came out! I thought the prices were ridiculous and would go down. Proved me wrong, didn't they?
Well, the label on the slab literally says "Artificial Toning." So that's why NGC gave it details. I just don't really agree that its AT. I...
Wow, this is incredibly difficult! I don't really see any wear. I don't see any breaks in the luster. I'm thinking UNC. LOTS of chatter in that...
Now see, these are the types of VAMs I can support. Clearly visible with no magnification, dramatic, and unusual. How rare is this one?
If that is artificial toning then god help us all, there's no hope. Everything about that coin looks right, from the limited information I have in...
That's a lot of dimes to search! But, finding three of these makes it worth it. I haven't been tracking the price on these, but I know they were...
Yes, O-104 is what I have it as. Any more guesses on the grade? Nobody has guessed what PCGS called it, yet (whether they are right or wrong is...
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