Nope. You appear to have a dirty cent.
Happens all the time. You see similar chips in the loop of the 9 and the crooks of the 5s.
No idea what ICCS called the 38 (aren't they more for foreign coins?). The coin appears to be a 58, however. The luster is broken on the high...
The grade is VF details, environmental damage. It appears to have been in the dirt, and has rough surfaces. The value is probably around $60-$75....
Where did you post it? I didn't see it?
There are very few people who dispute that toning and great eye appeal will be rewarded by a higher grade by the TPGs. This is well known,...
The plastic itself is not the issue. There is a very high chance that foreign matter will get into the plastic (dust, grit, etc), and that is what...
It is very possible that it encountered some surface contaminants before you owned it. Carefully remove it from its holder, rinse it in acetone,...
Bryan would have loved this. A literal cross of gold upon which to crucify the nation ;)
I have noticed the same thing. I just posted the question on the NGC boards, so they'll probably get us an answer soon:...
For a coin of that quality, I would have expected about twice the estimate. The final price, while a bit stronger than I would have expected,...
I know it is in the WIW forum. But some people get mad when I tell them what it is worth, or grade it, when they were actually only just showing...
Are you asking a question about it, or showing off a new purchase?
That guy really puts the "fancy" into Mr. FancyPants.
That would have been a really nice coin, without having been cleaned :( I can't see it well in the pictures, but are you sure it is hairlines...
A repaired coin will definitely look better, and definitely sell for higher than a holy coin. It will still sell at a considerable discount to...
Faaaaaaaaaake.
Just saw this interview with the Wings guy, as he reviews a box of coins submitted by a CoinWeek writer. It is interesting to hear Lance talk...
I usually approach a table by flailing my arms wildly about, and swinging my backpack in a circular arc. It usually works to clear out any...
As some of you may know, I have been pursuing a type set of Prooflike coinage for some time now. I am also interested in Bust Halves. Thus, a...
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