@USNAFguy So you think that doing the AT and trying to pass it off as MA being in an NGC slab is perfectly OK? I applaud NGC for taking the cert...
Ha Ha teach him young. that sea monter is pretty neat.
If it wasn't gassed then what made it change while in your possession? Inquiring minds want to know.
Don't get Kurt going on the green. Just joking Kurt.
I would enjoy it as is. Put it in an airtite, and use it for reference.
I think the threat is those that don't use there ability to call BS when BS is in order. These people stand by and watch as the situation goes...
I personally don't feel that they are market acceptable mainly because of the colors. The story lends a little belief to there acceptability, but...
Mine was coming apart also, when I bought it, I bought 3 64' proof sets that were completely brilliant. two of them being accented hair Kennedys....
I am at a 30. Nice half dollar.
I also see a change in tone on the high points of the coin, with nice looking luster in the recesses, it is harder to see on the reverse but I...
I broke up a 62 set. The franklin was solidly toned both sides with this color, and the quarter / dime were Partial.
Amazing set of commems. Out of reach for sure.
The star I believe is for outstanding eye appeal, usually toning and luster combined. I am a bigger fan of the star, than the +.
I would say they are common. If you look through these auction listings you will find some that look like yours. Click on auctions there are more....
I am wonder how that made it into a slab? AT
The off look is the reason for the color. I don't see enough details to say what it was but I agree with the details holder.
I have a hard time seeing it pass $7500. This grade definitely has more merit than the last.
It is still my opinion that one truly doesn't know what they are looking at until they study mint state specimens.
Interesting thread Ya'll. It surely gives me a little confusion as to my previous beliefs of NT vs AT. As a collector of raw coins I will use this...
And I just got done photo'ing two birds.LOL
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