That is what I was afraid of. I don't want to buy an MPL just to learn the difference.
Doug, While I agree with your overall point, I feel it necessary to nit pick for a moment. The failure of a coin to sticker says very little...
Here is photographic evidence that it is not true for NGC graded coins. [IMG]
That is very, very, very surprising. IMO, the 19-S is better in every respect. The strike is sharper, the luster is undoubtedly stronger, the...
Charmy, I find that coin eerily attractive. That is to say it is remarkable in an unusual way. I bet the luster is incredible. It seems to me...
If stored properly, NO!
I have read a few threads about this topic but have never responded, until now. I have a feeling that it will be something that satisfies...
The recent thread about MPL's has me pondering. I have never actually seen a matte proof struck coin and I am wondering if anyone can explain the...
If the number of new members to both this and other internet coin forums is any indication, I would say the hobby is very healthy and growing each...
I would agreee with that premise but the changes/shifts have been pretty subtle and both NGC & PCGS are still much more accurate than everybody else.
Anyone submitting a coin for grading is hoping for the highest grade. Higher grades equal more money for the submitter. Not only must the TPG...
Uh oh, better put that glass down, I am afraid it has kool-aid in it.:p There are certain series where PCGS is more conservative in their grading...
If you really want to feel like your on an island, try collecting rainbow toned coins. Both the classic coin collectors and the modern coin guys...
From those photos, which bear a great resemblance to Great Southern Coins, the coin appears to be uncirculated. Whether the coin is actually mint...
Given that I rarely sell on E-Bay I feel compelled to ask this question. Is that rule really to protect the collector or to increase E-Bay...
Since the three posts that followed this were exclamations of how great Doug's post was, I am sure my opinion will be unpopular. Doug, are you...
I was waiting for someone to point that out. I do indeed think the coin is over-graded and no way does it deserve the star designation. My...
I have found that numismatic photography is almost as rewarding of a hobby as coin collecting itself. I imagine collectors who are interested in...
This thread should answer your questions about the full step designation on Jefferson Nickels. http://www.cointalk.com/t49827/
I agree, if #3 were toned over the entire surface, it would certainly be a monster. The "doubled eye" is a doubled die on the obverse of...
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