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It's not a question of influencing anybody Paul. As I said, I want to see if they see what I see. And if I point things out, anybody can see it....
I'd say Au55 - a TPG, wouldn't surprise me if they said 64.
Then you really need to change your way of thinking. That sucker looks like it came in 8th in axe fight.
All I can say is - Ya shoulda been there ! Yeah, the coin market went up in 1980. But that wasn't even a minor bump compared to '89. [IMG]
And for those that find it that way - "This first technique uses a standard pencil eraser. Just start rubbing. The gunk will slowly be...
kanga there are many times when I intentionally do not present my reasoning for my opinion on a grade, especially if it's early in the thread....
A rose by any other name.
That answer works for me. Only thing I would suggest is that the PVC be removed and then the coins be checked. You might be surprised and find...
The monster as you call it was 1989. BY '90 they had already dropped a long ways.
That's exactly what it is. As desertgem suggested, at this point dipping the coin is about your only option. And odds are, it will only make...
What you say is true, but your comment only helps prove my point. For the page that shows the cleaning techniques is the one that is buried, the...
Guys you both know that I myself prefer original coins just like you two do. But the question was whether or not the majority of collectors feel...
It's a 63 in 64 plastic IMO.
64 on the 1st & 3rd, 65 on the 2nd & 4th.
Not on that page they don't, but if you start on their Home page - http://www.pennycollector.com/index.html - it leaves little room for doubt.
As popular as toned coins are, and even with the increase of collectors who like coins with original surfaces - I'd still have to say there are...
No idea, ask willieboyd2 - he posted it, I just borrowed it as an example.
Based on the date - 2006, they gotta be regular nickels. Or should I say "new" regular nickels.
The wood looks to be oak, eventually the medal will turn black.
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