Thanks Strikeluster. I don't know what controversy you are talking about (I must have missed it), but I would welcome any constructive comments on...
900, 55 is definitely a fair grade for that nice half. How many lights did you use to photo that thing? I ask because it looks like just one, what...
They both arrived Thursday, but I didn't get a chance to photo them until this afternoon. Tell me what you think now, with larger pictures!...
SMS is Special Mint Set. The finish is different from the 60's era coins, but you cannot deny that they are specially prepared coins which come in...
By Numismatic Definition - an uncirculated coin is a coin with no wear. The mint sign might be trying to differentiate the SMS coins from the...
The particular coin which got me wondering about this was my recent purchase of the 1817 PCGS EF-40 Bust, in another thread. I paid $250 for it,...
I've seen a few comments recently by people talking about the Capped Bust Half market, and how it has been cooling off recently. When did it peak,...
I sent my Prooflike Mercury dime to them to remove a couple of potentially hazardous spots on the reverse. The coin came back gorgeously bright,...
My hobby keeps me sane. I love collecting. I love the hunt, I love acquiring. I love seeing them all laid out. I love the beauty. I love the...
The PL is FANTASTIC!!!!
Very nice. I'll call it AU-53+. There appears to be considerable wear on her cheek and bust, but the areas are well hidden by the photograph.
Bump for a recent discussion.
Anyone wanting to know about Type II Franklin's would do well to read my article. It has everything you need to know, and then some, about them:...
You are pretty much correct, T$. The most PL areas in hand are the ones with toning. I think the coin is impeded by the plethora of marks in the...
You must have missed my recent purchase, containing a stunning, cameo'd NGC MS-64PL Mexican Peso. That's ok, you've talked me into posting it again ;)
No, prooflike is based solely on the depth of the mirrors. Your coin does not look to have deep enough mirrors from those pics. The cameo effect...
I would be quite happy if that were my only purchase. That is a fantastic coin!
This has turned into an excellent thread, with great points being made by all!
I generally only use a ruler on the really tricky ones. Usually, relative positions of letters, stars, dentils, and devices is quite sufficient to...
Generally if you expect a coin to be worth less than $300, the cost of certification doesn't make any sense at all. Even then, the $30 you will...
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