As an update, the coins were mailed July 26th and by July 31st I had an email acknowledging that NGC received them (this is quicker than the last...
The coin features soil, so it appears to be a mixture of the colors you mentioned. Also, “anodic oxidation” process is what creates the color and...
It was an all "bimetallic" sub. There is an Isle of Man Four Elements/Planet Earth bimetallic coin (as linked below):...
Thanks! I enjoy the niobium series and this continues my set.
To add some photos, here is one coin that was sent in: the 2024 version of Austria's long running niobium series. (photo and link from coin...
I signed up for an NGC membership last November when they had a special $99 rate (for $150 in grading credits). It took some time but this last...
That's part of the gamble-sometimes you win and many times you lose. One thing that I have noticed with vaultbox coins lately is that the eye...
If it had the wrong mint mark, it would almost certainly be considered a mechanical error and there would be no compensation from NGC. However,...
Unfortunately many items are down. That Lincoln set (I still have mine as well), was issued at $55.95 in 2009. For many years it was well above...
Both are very nice! I really like the toning on the first one.
A variety of items are listed below. References are available upon request and please feel free to ask any questions. Shipping is free unless...
MS 62 (netted down due to the scratch being in a focal area)
MS 63
I was going to say MS 64 before the reveal. Nice luster and lovely coin!
Well done! Nice collection!
I always thought CAC should sticker Anacs and ICG but they don't seem to think that makes sense and/or would complicate things to much in the...
MS 65
This looks like a more conservative grade from Anacs as I thought I could be low at 63. As a 62 this is definitely PQ for the grade.
In one of those conversations, he did mention picking up some coins. He was focusing on some world crowns.
I have not seen him here either. The last time we messaged back and forth was early December (talking about a coin I had for sale). Hopefully he...
Separate names with a comma.
