Well, many people will tell you that a PL requires 2-3 inches of reflectivity (you have to be able to read newsprint at 2 inches), and DPL...
Scott Schecter (the grader in the video), was kind enough to respond to many of the questions that have been raised on the NGC thread. You can...
Very good, points, Messy. I agree with your 01-S assessment, but I think the camera was severely unflattering to that one. Here are some...
Alright, so I've had a chance to look at the pictures and videos now. I'd say that coin has a really good chance at getting PL. The obverse has...
Mmm... I've had too much wine to post a coherent opinion tonight, so it will have to wait until tomorrow. In the meantime.... I love dinner...
The TRUST is definitely not reflections (these have strong doubling), and the rest of IGWT show some doubling. Without seeing it in hand, I can't...
Before I post any more thoughts: this coin exhibits a very prominent DDO. Could you take a look at the CONECA master list here, and tell us which...
I am very intrigued by this coin. For the benefit of the forum, can you explain how you know this is not a proof?
Obviously, we are not button collectors. However, I still wouldn't clean it. To me, the dirt and patina shows its age, and is a really interesting...
Interesting analysis, iPen. On a similar note: When I was first starting collecting, I heard some old timers talking about how they knew if a coin...
What are you attempting to "restore" on this coin? The coin looks attractive, original, and problem free. There is nothing that needs...
It would seem like early type would be relatively easy to make a program to attribute. The elements were hand punched, so varieties are easy to...
To take this in a serious direction: The fourth obvious clue is that this error is not physically possible (even if the date were the same). It is...
This was my guess as well.
Very good points about rarity versus price. This is a common misconception, and one I see over and over again even here on CoinTalk. If there are...
So ridiculously obviously fake that the question doesn't even deserve asking. (sorry, that might have come across as harsh. It wasn't intended to...
There is nothing new about that idea. He might flesh it out with some details that are new, or he might have slightly different terminology, but...
I can compromise on the toning, I suppose, if the coin has DMPL surfaces. Here is the only Seated Quarter graded DPL by NGC (for the entire...
I just read an interesting and thought-provoking article by Doug Winter on CoinWeek about Rarity. Before proceeding any further, take a look at...
Even that should have a macro mode. Instead of holding the camera in your hand, try propping it up on a desk or table (use some books, or a...
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