I'll start with this coin. I see it as a problem coin and would buy the one without the problem. I call it a problem because I know not all that...
I forgot to ask. How were the coins stored when you got them?
Use a glass dish with a cover. Soak a few coins at a time for 2 or 3 hours. Pour off that acetone and do a second bath with fresh acetone. See...
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I told Don that you were a trouble maker. He is probably in China so it may take a day or so before he kicks me off and lets you back on.:D
I feel old.
One more. This one has colors you should not see on a coin of this age. [IMG] [IMG]
Copper is crazy. There are so many colors. I bought this one about 25 years ago knowing that it had been messed with (cleaned and retoned). It...
When you see colors and patterns in the colors that you don't normally see, it's time to question it and decide if you will be happy with it at...
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It's possible to figure out a date range for a label and yes, some do bring a stronger price. PCGS won't help you with that information. Some of...
No, there is not a way. It takes years to learn and no one will be right all the time or agree on a coin. Add in that folks are looking at images...
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I agree. I'm sure the dark toning held it back as well. 64 to 65 is a hard jump with these. Under light it is so pretty and has great luster....
Forgot to say. The strike probably held it back a bit.
That's what I call it as well. Someone once said it may have been punched from the end of the role. You can't see the luster in the images but...
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