Randy, there was an excellent NGC article recently about this subject. Take a look at their descriptions here:...
One of the tricky parts of grading early coins like this is accounting for striking variations. For example, the parts of the rim you mention are...
I'm not convinced its reprocessed without better pics, but it does look a bit shiny, like it may have been polished. I see wear on Lincoln's...
You know, with the wear, the polishing, the toning, and the PVC... I completely zonked on the possibility that it might be a fake. Wow. Got me.
Why not? I don't see anything wrong with it, although I can't see the variety in the pics.
That thing has so many problems, I don't even know where to begin.... First, it clearly has some environmental damage. The porosity of the coin...
The hits won't have a significant impact on grade - the grade is determined more by the wear than contact marks for circulated coins. For this...
Well, that's not a coin... but it is a token, good for a discount at whatever establishment that is. No, I've never heard of it. These tokens...
That's a mighty big coin to not be able to find! I've had Mercs or Wheats roll under a desk, but I've never lost something as large as a dollar!
I don't see enough luster in your pics for AU, and the wear appears to be EF level. I'm going to call this one EF.
Classic Fine appearance with a weak strike. Normally, I'd expect more of the vertical lines on the eagle's shield for a F - but the weak strike...
Love the prooflike coin!
No, it is numismyth. There were times throughout history where PCGS or NGC were stricter or looser, but it swings back and forth like a pendulum....
That looks like heat and chemicals were applied. That looks like artificial toning.
Unc details, questionable color.
I highly suggest that YOU DON'T TAKE ANY TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE FROM STRANGERS ON THE INTERNET. SPEAK TO A CERTIFIED TAX ACCOUNTANT OR ATTORNEY,...
I like the idea of the "Box of 20" strategy, but I find it very limiting. If you practice it in a strict sense, such as @lordmarcovan , you will...
This is an effect often seen on later die state coins. Basically, the surfaces of the die have eroded from striking so many coins. It is often...
This feels like the election all over again. Everyone thinks there are only two options, but I'm going to vote for a third choice: none of the...
It depends on the supply and the demand. The Indian is an attractive series that is popular to collect. The Liberty series is a long and...
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