It isn't silly at all. Chinese counterfeits present a much bigger threat to numismatics than artificially toned coins. And if you don't think...
So let me get this straight. If a dealer specializes in Indian Head Cents, do you assume that he is counterfeiting IHC's? If not, why would you...
Do you think it got net graded because of the minor scratches on the reverse?
The photos are kinda blurry, the strike is kinda mushy, and the coin seems lackluster. Despite the clean surfaces, my initial impression was MS64.
Try diffusing your light source.
To my knowledge, the only way to retain the "T" or "W" designation is by mistake. NGC does not use the designations any longer and will remove...
How many lights are you using? It looks like you are using one light placed at 12 o'clock. You will have much better results if you use two...
Oh boy, an ethical coin doctor. Bold claims about your skills, how about you show us some examples of what you can do. Can you start by showing...
They are very similar, I would like to see them in hand before I make a decision. The photos make the 66 look better but both of them have some...
The obverse is very dark. The photo is a Mark Goodman photo, so he obviously did a great job getting light on the coin and showing the obverse...
Doug, the article that you read is basically wrong. The purpose of the CAC sticker is to combat the problem of gradeflation. Everytime the TPGs...
LOL, nah, that is the sticker that JA uses to tell you why your coin did not get a green bean. But why shouldn't the dealer be able to charge...
And then there are coins with outstanding eye appeal that are too dark that don't sticker. For example: [IMG] [IMG] What amazes me about the...
No joke, there are seriously a bunch of nerds on this forum. Can't believe that I actually posted the Periodic Table in a different thread today!...
@Hommer, here is the periodic table listed by crystal structure. [IMG] FCC crystal structures are more malleable than HCP which are more...
Yeah, I'm not going to join a physics forum just to discuss material properties with you. The discussion relates to coins via your original post,...
I think the mushy strike and marks on the neck should limit the grade to MS65.
Happy St Patty's Day! [IMG]
All of the metals used in making coinage are very malleable. The pressure from the dies is not enough to liquify the surface metal of the...
You should definitely make that coin a guess the grade thread!
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