But it's not a question of if the coin is MS or not. Yes, the coin may well have MS details equal to MS63. But the coin is damaged and a damaged...
There's a pretty simple reason and explanation. But to recognize it, and understand it, you have to have seen it happen. In a nutshell, the TPGs...
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I dunno, here's one graded the same by NGC - http://coins.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1162&lotNo=3811 And here's one graded the same by PCGS -...
Rich - The following are the designation numbers/codes used by PCGS and a written explanation of what those codes mean. They are pretty...
Whenever anybody mentions buying coins on-line they automatically think of ebay. But there are many other sources where you can buy on-line and...
There really is no process beyond what you have already mentioned. You find a dealer, or a knowledgeable collector, that is qualified to do...
There's all kinds of theories and different explanations that have been used over the years. But a simple examination of the various types of...
My comments have nothing to do with the grade or my expectations. The coin could be VF and still have great eye appeal in my opinion. It's just...
One comment about that book. I do not for once second believe the claims made by Mark Hoffman about his making the '59 wheat cent. The man was and...
Interesting ! NGC used to follow the same rules that PCGS does in regard to color designation. They have obviously loosened those standards....
Yes there are Peace dollars known for weak strikes. But there are even more Morgan dollars known for weak strikes. The reason the Peace dollars...
Rich I think there is glaring difference in what you are talking about and what the OP is talking about. Yes, it can correctly be said that dipped...
You need to read the PCGS grading book to see what I am saying fizzy. You will not find the PCGS grading standards posted on line anywhere.
Chocolate and vanilla I guess, I don't care for the coin at all. I find the die erosion in front of the bust quite distracting, ugly even.
Oh Zane's still out there - someplace. He left Heritage and went on out on his own, started his own business as a dealer. I guess the experience...
While I've never been a fan of PCGS, one of their bright spots is their guarantee. They do honor it. And I have no doubt whatsoever that they will...
Mainly because there's plenty of them out there. Mintage has little to do with value. Value is determined by how easy it is to get one.
fizzy - What you put in your post are not the PCGS grading standards. Those are just generalized comments published for the purpose of example....
Here we go again ;) It's not just the gold coins with 10% copper alloy that tone. Even the .999 and the .9999 gold coins tone.
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