The airflow theory isn't nonsense, and it is widely accepted as the reason for elevation chromatics, so it stands to reason that other protected...
That coin is very well struck, if it only had cleaner surfaces.
Work hardening is the reason for pull away toning that I alluded to in my post. I didn't bring it up because most people without a degree in...
NT on the EOR Morgan
What he said!
Exactly right, coincidentally, this is the same explanation for elevation chromatics where the recesses of the devices of a coin will have a...
That would support Jason's guess that the coin may be prooflike as an EDS coin. I have several modern Jefferson's with prooflike surfaces and...
Thanks for posting the image URLs, and we are all just "internet experts." I don't recall anyone saying you are always wrong, in fact, you are...
The devices and lettering of the coin provide a measure of protection to the areas that are adjacent to them. The toning on this coin was...
What is the grade on the 41-D? And is it also in ICG plastic?
I think the proof Franklin is NT/MA
The gouges at the top left of the obverse and on the rim should prevent a gem grade, MS64.
I'm leaning AT on this one, though the reverse and far left of the obverse look fine.
1983-D: I like my 83-D, it has great color. [img]
My initial impression was MS63, but based on the new photos that show much better luster, I would say MS64. I don't see any way for this coin to...
1982-D: [img]
I want you to contribute, but please limit it to coins that you think are AT.
Quintessential tab toning: NT I do have to ask, @BlackberryPie, do you realize the point of this thread is to post coins that you think are AT...
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