What really frustrates me on the PL/DPL coins is when you'll see a coin straight graded MS-67 by NGC or PCGS, but then that stickering huckster...
What am I missing? The title says 1881S PCGS MS-65+DMPL CAC, and that is exactly what is listed here..... ?
I wouldn't have even seen the one on the obverse unless you pointed it out. I would have just called it a contact mark and moved on. The reverse...
It looks like a minor lamination. Unless a lamination is significant, it will actually often reduce the eye appeal, and thus the grade and value....
I never would have guessed that a butterfly collection would have that much value! I know lots of people here have other interests, but I know...
You, sir, have just elevated yourself to "troll" status. Congratulations. I have now hit the "ignore" button, and I recommend everyone else do...
Welcome to the hobby! Learning how to grade coins is a vital skill in this hobby, and the knowledge comes from experience, looking at coins, and...
I really, really, strongly dislike "electronic" copies of books. They are never user friendly, always harder to read, and a pain in the butt. I...
These are different photographs of the same coins in the original post. So yes, these are now TPG graded ;)
Nice coins! *noob alert* 1. What is a "quinarius"? I'm assuming that's its denomination, but where does that fall into things (for example, in...
I don't really know much about anything ancient, so of course I consulted the great oracle. My Google-fu produced this interesting article, which...
I have no idea what the coin looks like in hand. If you think there's something good down there, send it in.... The pictures make it look like...
Grading proofs from pictures is an exercise in futility. So, I will not attempt it, but I'll say those appear to be very attractive pieces.
If you compare the actual number of coins minted, you'll see that the VDB has a considerably smaller mintage. There are thousands and thousands of...
If you are a competent grader, and have enough experience to detect surface problems, then you should have no problem buying raw coins. If you...
Yes, it is the monogram for Adolph Weinman, the guy who designed the coin. It is actually an A superimposed over a W. All Walkers should have the...
Between the heavy marks and the cleaning, it will probably sell for a 30 price, or lower. However, the level of wear puts it in the 40 range.
65 PL. Reverse mirrors don't appear to be strong enough for DMPL, from what I see. CC's seem to have their own grading scale, though, so its...
Out of curiousity, what made you decide to submit these to PCGS, as opposed to NGC?
So, again, noob questions. Trying to learn and understand: Is the green considered good? It seems everyone is quite positive about the OP's...
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