Yeah, probably is. But the grade requirements don't say it has to be absolutely perfect at the microscopic level, they only use 10x magnification....
Must have been the '64 I was thinking of, thought it was a '69. Didn't know about the dimes though.
They do Mike, they have standards for all MS grades, 60 thru 70.
Ya know, it is truly a sad day when knoweldgeable people like yourself so completely buy into the idea that the TPG's are always right regarding...
Pics were posted, that's why I know it was a lie. Even wrote an article about it. Tried to interview David Hall about it - he refused to comment...
In a black holder ;)
Under a strict definition, no as they were never intended and in fact did not circulate as coins. The essais were produced most commonly in...
Just going by memory here - was 1963 Proof Lincoln graded PF70 - but PCGS finally had to admit they screwed up, bought the coin back and...
I expect they graded the 1st AU58, expect they will grade the 2nd AU55. Myself, I'd say 53 on the 1st and 50 on the 2nd.
A better question to ask is - did NGC get it right ? My answer - no way. That grade was a gift.
Getting a lot tougher for me to estimate TPG grades, been that way for a while. But I would grade the 1st AU58 BN, 2nd MS64 RB. Feel fairly...
I don't think there is wear on the cheek. What I think you and the rest are seeing as wear is nothing more than a light reflection from the high...
In 999 out of 1,000 cases I wouldn't even try to clean them. I'd just leave them alone.
In simpler terms I mean I don't think the coin is worthy of an MS65 or higher grade. And as I said, because of the flatness of the rim at 3...
The idea is correct, but there are guarantees. At least for NGC and PCGS. For if a coin turns in the slab and would grade lower as result of that...
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. It really depends on how the toning affects the eye appeal. It's possible it could even go up. Again, it can go...
It's a Rixdaler, 1583 struck at the Deventer mint with a mintage of 68,189; Delmonte #680 classified as an R coin which means it is not common but...
These used to be some of my favorites -
There is a bit more to it than that. For example, would you call dipping a coin cleaning ? I would. I have seen more coins than you can count that...
It is important to understand that when the term "thumb" is used in context with regard to coins what is meant is this - you rub your thumb back...
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