Amanda - the very definition of oxidation is the interaction of other substances with oxygen. But you are correct that coins can tone even without...
I never bought the book but I read the column for years. Personally I like it. The grading standards they put forth are very similar to those used...
Yes, so will PCGS.
I dunno. On coins like this I think personal taste plays a large part, could go either way.
Purely a matter of my personal taste, but I just don't like that coin. It sure does have a nice strike though.
Link works :thumb:
Zach even if the sets had been opened and tampered with, post strike damage could not cause the raised bumps and lines. That could only happen if...
I dunno Zach, I'm not so certain your coin is AT. Could it be ? Sure, but it could also be natural.
It might be the obverse rim that held it down in grade, that's a pretty nasty ding above the T. And there is slight bit of finning at 12 o'clock....
Amanda - There are many things involved in the proper storage of coins, but it all starts with what kind of coin holder you are going to use....
I dunno, that's really odd, especially on a Proof. Zeke says he took the coin out of a mint packaged Proof set, so whatever happened to that coin...
Your answer might depend on why you are asking the question. If you are looking to buy the set, it might be wisest to choose the raw set. You...
Unfortunately though the Secure Plus system does not prevent a coin from being upgraded if it is re-submitted.
Based on those pics you can't tell if the coin is FBL, even by PCGS standards.
As I said about 5 posts ago - the same way you clean any other coin.
Even those have their downsides adric.
Which is why I said -
I have seen verdigris on copper, silver, nickel, and gold coins, many times. It is not uncommon at all.
I don't think that buyers think they are entitled to anything. By asking for the best price they are seeking an advantage, just like the seller is...
It's not a coin.
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