Yeah, the roughness makes it look cast. Inspection of edge might show where sprue was removed. Cal
Both are really good grading services. I've had more success crossing from PCGS to NGC than vice versa, so tend to think PCGS is a little...
Another advantage of TPG grading isn't the grading as such, but the authentication. Many (most?) collectors are better at grading than...
Whether it's a proof or business strike can be argued endlessly; so can the numerical grade. Historical mint records aren't always correct or...
From what I've gathered, the coin was consigned raw along with some others from an old collection to Heritage's NY office. The NY office is not...
Coin from an old collection submitted to Heritage via its NY office who sent it to PCGS. It came back with a details UNC grade as a regular issue...
Beautiful coin. Thanks. Could see if it will cross to NGC for straight grade. Or could send in for conservation at either service, which would...
Have you got pics? Would love to see 'em. Cal
Both toning and wear are post-mint changes. With enough care, time and expertise, both can be created intentionally so as to be...
Here ya go: https://coinweek.com/recent-articles-video/numismatic-time-capsule-examining-a-hoard-of-thousands-of-silver-dollars/
Coverage by ESylum newsletter is much more than books and publications. It typically has articles on all aspects of numismatics. A really...
If the goal of NGC in limiting speed of access to their verification database is to limit production of counterfeit slabs, it's probably futile....
I should have been clearer. By high speed, I meant a press that automates planchet feeding as opposed to a manual-fed press, like a screw press...
True. But if the coiners are reasonably sober and careful, seems like a planchet misfeed is less likely with a slow, manual press. But who knows...
Clash marks make me think the counterfeiters had a high-speed coining press or were very careless. Fakes of Bailly pattern dollars have appeared...
See link below. Pretty sure it's fake, but what's with the extra raised areas on the obverse? Looks like die clashing. Is it? Cal Link:...
Nice plain five variety! Cal
Nice fancy five variety! Cal
Au is the chemical abbreviation for gold. Sometimes written AU. Latin for gold is aurum. In old Latin, U was often written as V; hence, AV...
Kinda makes ya long for the good ole days! :yack: Cal
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