This part of the reason that so many get confused. What you are describing are various types of errors and varieties. But when it comes down to it...
When it comes to mechanical doubling - that is it in a nutshell - the two strikes. There was an excellent article on mechanical doubling by Mike...
Specifically, what are you confused about ?
As with any Proof the rims will have squared edges, the details will be sharper and crisper since all Proofs are struck at least twice, and the...
Not sure what your question is Donn. Can you explain ?
Wish I could. Unfortunately Heritage archives only have about 3 or 4 coins auctioned prior to 2006 because nobody even wanted the dang things...
This should help Marshall - CAC
You could be right Ben, never looked at it that way. But to answer the question - no, there is no premium on those with mechanical doubling. In...
Let's put it this way - a 1916 Buff graded MS65by NGC or PCGS currently sells for around $275-$300. The last 1916 DDO Buff that I can find on...
So what does this tell you RiverGuy ? I don't mean about CAC or the TPGs - we know what it tells you about them. But what does it tell you...
I agree.
As I have already said, I think twice in this thread alone, today they are worth about half of what they were back then.
Not a chance, because there is nobody else to replace them on top. Until there is, they will always be on top.
They just made it worse :confused: When I first looked at the coin my first impression was that it had been harshly cleaned. But then the slab...
Something that may surprise a few around here - I used to collect ASE's and AGE's. Had pretty much all of them in 70 grade too, multiples even....
Paul if it was just one that happened I might agree with you. But when you consider that as prices increased - that the grades got higher. And...
99% of the dealers out there will look at them and say that the slab - regardless of the grade on it - is meaningless. Then they will offer...
Not sure what you got going round inside your head Dick, usually there's something you have in mind when you make posts like this. But we'll see...
Th difference is that it is illegal. And if you get caught ........ Other than that, there is no difference.
OK - by indentified specifically by what characteristics ? A better strike ? Yes, for some years I would agree with that. A better grade ?...
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