It is PCGS, right? Strike designations are completely random and meaningless from PCGS.
The toning is completely natural. The marks under the 3rd column completely rule out FS. I think it is accurately graded at 66.
Congrats on the purchase! I'm very glad that my posts inspired you to pick one up for yourself. That appears attractive, especially the obverse,...
The shininess of the coins, combined with the flat, dull, lusterless look of them.
Seems like you forgot ;)
It really depends what your goals are for your collection. A world class collection usually has a specialization - the best collection of Morgan...
I think the first 2 are overgraded, yes. In hand, I assume they look better than the pictures.
This coin is a proof. It was not meant for circulation, but because it has a very low value in low grades, sometimes collectors or dealers will...
Looks like some bad environmental damage. Nickel doesn't react with much, but when it does, it goes downhill fast.
I don't think it's FS, but if you submit it to PCGS enough times you might make it. Their strike designations are meaningless, but count for...
I only own one SLQ (these are completely unknown in prooflike condition - if you have one that is PL, please let me know and I will throw many...
That is a really cool rusted die! I can't help at all with VAMs, but.... The most prominent rusted die I own is a Mexican Peso, graded 65PL by...
Well, I'm slightly late to the party, but I was going to guess a soft 65. There are a few marks on the obverse that will limit the grade (ain't no...
This coin is cool not because of what it is, but because of where it was found. So, everyone knows the story of Gone with the Wind, and the...
It is similar in that the top left and bottom right are the same, the top right and bottom left are the same, and the center is different. The...
By US standards, that probably grades VG. By British standards, I agree with possibly Good.
Coins like this are often mounted in sets as souvenirs for travellers. The quality of the coin, and the mounting method, aren't usually terribly...
I can understand the hype at auction for a truly spectacular collection. However, I often wonder if that premium is sustainable. Have these come...
I believe both of those coins have been polished. They also both appear to be AU. If you got them for a good price, then they are still a solid...
I wouldn't be surprised to see this in a 67 holder.
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