I'm interested to see different pictures when you get this one back. The discoloration in the fields is a classic "lightly circulated" look,...
I'm pretty sure I see wear, if I'm interpreting your photos correctly. 58.
Weird Strike! I like it at EF-40, but I wouldn't be surprised with 45. I think it has too much wear and not enough luster for AU.
I like it at VF-30
This coin is really close. However, the weakness in these two areas will probably prevent it from getting FBL: [ATTACH]
Thanks for the reply. Out of curiousity, and for those less familiar with the process, what is the difference between "properly applied" and...
I disagree with this. The best dealers know that they will be the most successful if they have their customer's interests at hear. I have had...
I see some machine doubling. That's it.
What sort of stuff do you have? If you are storing spare change and wheat cents, a ziploc bag in a tupperware container will be just fine. If...
Wow, no way is that EF. I think they completely missed on this one. I agree it has evidence of cleaning, but that one is VF details max.
Congrats on winning that book! I'm not biased or anything, but I happen to think it's a very good book ;)
Problem is, if you submitted this to a TPG it is too minor to even be designated as an error. So, technically yes, but practically no.
Luster is not a function of how the die was made - it is a function of how the coin was struck. If you want to know more, read this article I...
DAAANG!!!!!!!!!!
I don't understand how one "kinda accidentally" buys a coin like this. My thoughts are she's an attractive, original VF coin. There are a couple...
You have 5 knowledgeable responders, with 5 reasonable (different!) answers. I hope you're having fun!
Minor delamination with retained portion.
Any competent jeweler or electronics repair shop should be able to easily remove that solder. Too bad about the hairlines and polishing from...
I'm pretty sure the last edition of B&D was published in the 70's. I have an early edition from the 1950's that I picked up more as a novelty than...
The images they show are of genuine coins and slabs - they've stolen the images from real auctions. If you win the con's Ebay sale, you'll get...
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