NGC 1st Generation Black Slab [IMG] Retro Holder Obverse [img]
Checkout the cover of this COIN PRICES Magazine. The two items of interest are the coin shown on the top left and the date on the top right. [IMG]
Tom, I have long argued with people that the reason why the toned coin market exploded over the last 15 years is due to two important factors:...
Thank God, I thought I was losing my mind!
I do understand that, but the graphs you posted make a bunny hill look like a double black diamond. For the record, I didn't see the original...
The use of truncated graphs is only warranted under certain conditions. PCGS use of them in the graphs shown above is designed to show volatility...
This thread has me thinking I am in the twilight zone. When I hear Gem BU, the coin better be at least MS65. Heck, even the redbook has that...
Photos speak louder than words! [IMG]
XF details, scratched
I say F details, cleaned.
Honestly, I wouldn't even care if he didn't admit that the coins were AT. That color scheme (purple & blue) is a tell tale sign of an AT coin and...
So is it fair to say that you agree with the TPG application of market grading principles with regards to high point friction as it pertains to...
I think we should put you in full Jefferson Frenzy! [IMG] [IMG]
I wonder what kept if from 67, the weak strike (relatively), the pock mark on shoulder, or both? I think this coin probably gets MS67 from NGC....
I used to own a 40-D Mercury Dime with a very similar toning pattern. [IMG] Must have been Starbucks bold on mine.
You wrote the post above in October 2012 in this same thread. Based on what you are saying now, it would appear that Doug (et al) have convinced...
I agree!
So anyone who agrees with the TPG grading philosophy is wrong, but the handful of people who agree with you, know what they are talking about. Is...
This was a cool coin, but I sold it. [IMG]
Obverse: 1886 Morgan Dollar NGC MS64* Battle Creek Collection (Pink Eye Dollar) [IMG][IMG] Reverse: 1883-O Morgan Dollar NGC MS64* (Reverse...
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