How is that possible?
Nice 1861. Tough coin with such great color.
Everyone in this hobby has the right to collect what they wish. It's not my place to call what they collect, wrong or trash. I have no right to...
I would think the inside of any wheat cent would look copper color. Maybe solder?
They are tough to image. It's hard to get the lighting right. [IMG]
Do you really see it as having original surfaces?
For lots of folks it's worth it just for the fun of it and it cost very little.
The folks on the other forums thought much the same as those here. Many called it dipped and many said probably. Just as many said there was no...
This thread needs a jump start. We need a buff nickel or any coin dated 1937. Jump in folks. [IMG] [IMG]
I'm at AU 55 or 58. Nothing I see makes me feel the coin has been cleaned.
Just for the fun of it I posted this coin on the NGC and PCGS forums asking for opinions. Should be fun to see what folks say. This the post....
Yes, you are correct about the GSA bags. I did not even think of them as far as quarters go. I'm still with the OP coin thinking it was dipped at...
Thanks krispy. You do some cool work.
I agree with Rlm. I'll add that I would never buy a matte proof not in a good holder.
We will never all agree on this so let me ask this. What type of holder or how could a piece of silver have been stored for almost 100 years and...
Yes but it was done right and PCGS was good with it and put in in a holder.
It had to be dipped to be that white. It's a great coin still because it was done right. At almost 100 years old it would have some toning if...
;)Darn krispy. Your getting slow. That took you almost 5 minutes.
Nice coin.
1855 must have been a popular year for this type of thing. [IMG] [IMG]
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