That coin falls into the monster category IMO. My guess is a cool G ($1,000) at 25X wholesale. If that coin had gem surfaces, it would be on par...
The quintessential Doug returns. As soon as you see yourself losing the argument, you just declare yourself the winner and claim that my points...
When I went to Heritage's archives to check the price guide value, guess which coin showed up first in the search?
Hey, let me fix this for you! A simple change of your sentence proves our point.
And that original sealed mint packed mint or proof set could have been improperly stored to achieve the toning. In that case, they are problem...
There is always the possibility that the TPG's have changed their standards. And please keep in mind Doug that this shift does not necessitate an...
I was going to guess $125 as well, but now I am forced to disqualify myself.
The surfaces of the coin look very clean and are most certainly MS65 material. My question is about the luster. The photo leaves me with the...
Ooops! Sorry about that, it fell off the radar and I forgot. Dimefreak was the closest, the price was $82.
One doesn't need to KNOW in order to apply the concept of market acceptability. However, you even stated that obvious AT coins are easy to...
I am in between on the nickel, I can't tell how many of the marks are on the coin or the holder.
1) ms62 2) ms66 fs 3) ms66
FWIW, you don't see the logic because you don't want to. Your anti toning stance is well documented on this forum. And you are welcome to form...
If the patterns were not different, then all album toning would be quickly be deemed "market unacceptable" (AT) by the TPG's due to the sheer...
First and foremost, I collect coins with exceptional eye appeal. However, that does not mean that toning is everything. What you are saying was...
Doug, There is one key difference between your sealed box and coin albums. The use of a coin album is a standard and accepted method for...
ATB=America the Beautiful In answer to your original question, I don't think you are going to see the eagle for a long time. Furthermore, I...
I really can't answer that question because I don't submit raw coins for grading. However, I believe based on what I have read from others that...
I sincerely hope that as a numismatic instructor, your message to newbies is that any attempt to tone a coin qualifies as "Artificial".
MA=Market Acceptability
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