I suspect the former, but I do not "know" that to be true. Back in the 80's and 90's the US Mint used to produce a certain number of "sets" that...
I think there are more exceptions than you realize. Take me for example, I have no formal degrees. But I was solely in charge of many projects...
Yeah, you "could" do these things if you wished. But not unless you specifically requested them and paid the extra and considerable fees for them...
Do you have any idea when they were issued ? What I'm getting at is this. The bags do look to be the kind that would contain PVC. But if the...
I see no signs of that coin having ever been in salt water so I have to discount that part of the story. As to whether it is genuine or not,...
I'm inclined to agree.
I'm torn with this coin. I do not see any obvious signs of wear, but neither do I see much luster. What I do see is what looks like a lot of dip...
So you know of a computer that can actually think huh Smitty ? And grading is only partially based on rules. The two most important aspects of...
No, it doesn't. You can't have luster until the metal in that area touches the die. Luster is formed by the flowing of the metal to the sides...
OK, if you say so. But I'll bet you don't see in your lifetime.
Tell ya what Paul, you're right. The TPGs are always right and they've never made a mistake. They don't over-grade coins, their grading standards...
It works ;)
You're not missing anything Mike, you just aren't understanding. Those medals, every example, were intentionally toned by the mint that made them.
Owle - I do not disagree about having a degree, as long as it's a real degree that we are talking about. That's a good thing. But a person having...
lol !
Doesn't surprise me really that they are making them in various colors today. They didn't in the past.
Off the top of my head, I'd say you have a cast fake.
Coin envelopes were plain manila envelopes, not colored envelopes. You can buy them at almost any hobby store. But beware using them. They turn...
Paul, roll friction is a term that didn't even exist until about 2 years ago. I can even remember when PCGS added it to their glossary on their...
There is no such thing as Numismatics University. And I know of only one accredited college/university in the entire world where you can actually...
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