Customs can do just about anything they wish to do. You can't rush them. Overall I feel they do a great job.
1939 or 1959?
Next we can guess what size of hammer would be needed and how many hits. :wacky: It's all fun.
You ain't alone.
Your friends don't understand the minting process. If they did they would agree with what others here have told you.
You might wish to start a new thread. This one is 5 years old. Get some images and you will get better information from the forum. Welcome to CT.
Do you really understand how the minting process works? I hope you take the time to learn more about it. It would help you understand why others...
I feel they would grade 64 or 65. Not something to spend grading fees on.
I understand what you are saying but it's always fun trying to come up with the cause of the damage.
It's about the same look if you look at a pellet from the side but that's not it. Anderspud nailed it. The shape of the damage is an exact match...
Pretty coins.
Very nice. Love the old holder.
I'll bet I looked at a thousand different ones with no luck. I finally just gave up and bought one in a slab.
I would ignore a 50% offer if I were selling. Seems too low to me.
At one time I was looking for a really rare Seated Quarter variety. I bought several from images. Each time the coin would arrive, I found that it...
Very nice.
I think you are correct. That is exactly the shape a drill bit would make.
They will still do a cross at any grade won't they?
Tough to tell what the luster and color is really like. Wild guess MS64.
I'll guess 63 or 64.
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