I would never date a buffalo, but it may be more appealing if I were on acid.
For those confused by this thread, join the club.... This guy has been very vague throughout the past several years (maybe because he has to be,...
I'll be honest, I don't know what the value of this coin is. But if it were mine, I might consider dipping it and then taking another image of...
I'm sorry if there was any confusion - I thought I stated quite clearly multiple times that this one has definitely been cleaned.
Holy. Freaking. Crap. That is the funniest post I've seen in a very long time.
No, when people suggest dipping the coin they mean using dip. Acetone will remove the organic residue (oils from your skin), but will not...
Did you actually mess up the surface, or are these streaks the oils left from your hand? I strongly doubt you actually changed the metal flow...
This should be a 55, but I'll bet the plastic says 58. I've been a grade low on each of these - or PCGS has been a grade high. I'll let you decide.
That's where this one gets you - the pictures are detailed enough that you can see some of the metal flow, like we've been talking about in the...
Did they contract these out with a local elementary school? It is really hard to believe that engraving has gone so far backwards compared to...
Just because it is in a slab does not mean it is natural or market acceptable. Judging by the appearance I'm seeing in these photos, I tend to...
The obverse is fine, except for the scratch. We aren't talking about the obverse. We're talking about the reverse. A coin can be very harshly...
Yes, those absolutely have the appearance of cleaning hairlines. First thing I noticed was the obverse scratch above Liberty's head, but when I...
They certainly aren't making this one easy to understand ;)
For those reading this thread who are unfamiliar with this term, please read the brief summary on wikipedia here:...
Yes, it is a result of metal flow and thus die wear. It cannot really be "corrected" with polishing, however (I assume you mean die polishing...
I like this coin at a solid 63. I wouldn't be surprised if the label said 64, but there are some scratches on the reverse that bring it down to 63...
No, that is not totally correct. Full Bands (FB) is the designation for Mercury Dimes at both NGC and PCGS. Roosevelt Dimes are designated Full...
This one is the most attractive of the group you've posted so far. I really like that reverse. I think this one is a 53, but I'll bet the...
The what are the what and do what? Explain what you mean. "Flow lines" develop as a die ages, and contribute to the appearance of mint luster. A...
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