I say it is a solid MS65. It has an outside chance at MS66. Hope these photos aren't hiding anything like the Barber photos did!
I plan on running a contest after Labor Day. I would like the members of CT to vote which one of the following Morgan Dollars they would like to...
There was only one person in this story that displayed poor etiquette, and it wasn't you.
I have been looking for an eye appealing 3 Legger for years now. I get outbid on every one that hits the market. I was outbid on this one....
No it is not harshly cleaned or NGC would have body bagged it. However, I find that coin to be very generic in it's appearance and lacking in eye...
Paddy, Regarding the price I paid, this should really bust your buttons. Click the link of the following auction. Look at the price and then...
Mike, With my penchant for toned coins, I don't think obtaining matching coins other than in grade is really possible. I prefer that the coins...
The toning is simply a result of the chemical reaction between the surface of the coin and the chemical applied to the surface of the coin. The...
I recently acquired one of my most sought after Jefferson Nickels, a 1940-S in MS67 5FS. I already had both the 1940 & 1940-D in MS67 6FS. Each...
Obvious AT crapola. So bad, they need no explanation as to why.
Here is a closeup of the 1922. A reverse holdered beauty with incredible toning for a Peace Dollar. [IMG] [IMG] :)
ANA standards vs TPG grading I found this post on "ANA standards vs TPG grading" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for "CoinTalk...
I think you are right on point. When I grade coins, I use my experience with TPG graded examples as the standard rather than the ANA guidelines....
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I read the OP and immediately thought, where is Conder. Fantastic write up!
Your photos have gotten much much better. Your avatar is proof of that fact. When you first read his book, it can be overwhelming. But if you...
Mr. Coin Lover. You really could have just posted number 1 and I would have apologized. As I stated in my first post, I agree with the entire...
Doug, If you apply your standards, then yes, maybe it is an MS65. If you apply PCGS's standards, it might also be a 65. But if you apply NGC's...
UNDERGRADED This coin is an MS67 on a good day and a PQ MS66 on a bad day. I really don't know what they were thinking when they graded it....
I find this thread to be in poor taste. While I agree with just about the entire post, I feel that it is directed at one specific new CT member....
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