Varieties are not widely collected outside of the US. Most varieties have little to no premium. I would guess (without checking), that yours is no...
I like the idea of strike and luster being included in the grade opinion. Accugrade, unfortunately, wasn't the most consistent (or accurate).
Grrr.... wound is still sore. There was a 25 centimes, 50 centimes, and 1 franc on Heritage last week. The 25 and 50 were 67, and franc was 66....
Just your average, Saturday afternoon, Lincoln GTG. He's raw now, but I cracked him out of a PCGS holder. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The marks on the eagle's legs are too severe to get 66. 65 is where this coin tops out.
Each subsequent edition of the ANA guide codifies the gradeflation since the previous edition, and sets the new standard. Compare the 7th edition...
I'm going to call that shilling 64 and hope I'm wrong :( I know what you mean, about wanting to have the top pop coins. It is nearly impossible...
I highly encourage everyone to buy, use, and bring their own loupe. Every brand and magnification will have a different look and feel. Once you...
There was a thread about this over on the NGC boards, and the members there were extremely critical. It is an interesting read, for anyone curious.
Gradeflation is real. There. I said it. Now shoot me ;)
Any good dates in there?
The coin shop could have called it literally any one of those options, and I would not be surprised. Usually, they would have it priced...
The google is your friend: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Islamic_years
Even if the black comes off (which, I don't think it will), you'll be left with the results of the corrosion. And, the reverse appears to have...
I think this one has enough hits to limit it to 61. It is a common coin, and it isn't until you get to the 64-65 level that you really start to...
When/why did they choose to go with Ft. Moultrie instead of Ft. Sumter? I'm guessing the PC-Police have run amok again.... Oh no! Ft. Sumter was...
I'm assuming the "they" you are referring to are the spots on the obverse? It looks like someone sneezed on the coin, unfortunately. The rest of...
Luster is strong, the strike is average. Eye appeal is hurt a little bit by the tarnish on the reverse. The fields look remarkably clean, but the...
This one came to stay with me today. She's graded 67 by NGC. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Most of these giant coins are worth roughly their melt value. They are more of a publicity stunt than a something that people collect. 5 Kilos...
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