But that is changing. There are now European grading companies and the American TPGs are opening offices all over Europe. In time, slabbing coins...
Because when it comes to regular slab or Genuine slab CAC always has agreed with the TPGs. You never could in this regard.
After looking at the Heritage pics does anybody still think that is putty ? Send the coin back to PCGS, it's over-graded by a mile.
I'd grade it 65 but unless it's an older slab figure they said 66.
No it is not normal. And the issue is not known for a weak strike. But that looks to be what this coin suffers from. And since there are so few of...
It could and will vary form day to day. But practically any dealer that sells world gold will have them.
I do not think that is toning and I'm reasonably certain the coin would never make it into a slab. As I said, I'm pretty sure that coloring is...
I'd say smoke damage since there looks to be a piece of melted mylar on the bottom reverse -
Nothing magic about it, it's a type of corrosion. There is no way to fix a problem coin, once a problem coin always a problem coin. You might...
I think there is some dirt and grime that could be removed and the toning left alone. There is no staining that I can see. Would it affect the...
Jim, you don't need any subscription to read this - http://matsci.uah.edu/courseware/mts501/reports/sschwitalla.html And in it they say what I...
They get to decide which way it goes and it could go either way. And yes, you have to accept whichever they choose.
Hmmmm - maybe not, but it looks like one to me.
There's a very simple experiment that anybody can do themselves. Buy any .999 or .9999 gold coin you want. Leave it exposed to the air at home for...
I know Mike, but usually putty is applied in just the affected areas like a hit, hairline or scratch in very small quantities. On that coin they...
Teletrade and Heritage are your best bets.
If that's putty it would be the heaviest concentration I have ever seen on a coin, and in areas where I have never seen it. I doubt it could have...
Check the dealers listed here - http://www.cointalk.com/t14152/ - quite a few of them often have coins of the type you want. But you do have to...
Did you read the first link I provided ? It pretty much contradicts everything you're saying. "Amorphous AuxOy compounds have been produced...
If it bothers you enough to even ask us - then sending it back is probably the best choice.
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