I thought CAC didn't sticker cleaned coins. I thought that was half the point.
1. That is an extremely early die state, and is thus is often considered more perfect than later die states. 2. They don't downgrade for die state.
What we term "mint luster" is actually more accurately related to "chatoyancy." That would clear up the confusion with two meanings for one word....
Thanks for that explanation, @Insider . I see why you're making the points that you are - I think we just disagree on the best technique for...
64? Seriously? What is hiding in those pictures that we aren't seeing? Do you have any other pictures of this coin? Because I'm not seeing a 64...
This has the canary yellow that a well known Ebay coin doctor admitted to creating, and he was able to get a pretty good number of his coins in...
It's a saying that means it's overstuffed and spilling out. There's so much good info that it will take a couple of readings to get it all....
I'm not the MPL expert here, but those "grainy" fields look a lot like a considerable amount of contact marks. The strike is not nearly strong or...
The strike on this one, especially the reverse, is kinda wonky. That's making it hard to grade. I like it at 45, but I could see it going AU-50....
I like this one better at 55, but this is exactly the type of coin that winds up in 58 holders all the time.
So you going to tell us what this is graded or keep us in suspense?
Insider, the answer to your question is C: all of the above and none of the above. You're making a big deal out of the word "luster" - but you of...
I would strongly suspect that these Vatican coins relate basic Bible stories, or encourage good Catholics to perform good deeds (acts of service...
Easily 66PL. I think it just misses DMPL.
Can you show the whole coin? Is it is a convincing attempt, or is it something that most people would catch?
Collectors have recognized and pursued well struck Franklins since the 60s. The TPGs started designating it in the 90's. And for most dates, FBL...
Why have we had 3 separate threads on this guy in the last 2 weeks? I'm sick of this. Drop it. Or respond to one of the other threads. The next...
This gives examples of different types of luster: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/luster-a-guide-for-beginners.58435/
Typecoin, these pictures are fantastic. One request - when you post the closeups, can you also post a regular shot of the whole coin, so people...
There are a few factors which have hurt the Franklin. I used to be a serious collector of Franklins, built an award-winning set, and then sold it....
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