It appears to have been dented or slightly bent.
There are several ways, you can find them explained - HERE
I don't think the spots on the obverse are ordinary carbon spots - perhaps none of them are. It looks like someone sneezed or coughed over the...
I'd grade the coin VF35. There is too much wear around the head and the corronet on the obv to go higher IMO.
If the '38 Lincoln pictured in this thread is slabbed by PCGS as a Proof, then I suspect they mis-labeled the slab and you should send it back for...
None of the holders the mint has ever used are airtight either.
Quite correct, but the point you are not taking into account is that companies determine which grading standards will be used - not the individual...
The following link will explain the differences for both '79 & '81 - LINK
I can understand it being over your budget, but are you also aware that the coin you note above is greatly over-priced ? Normally that coin would...
I don't see any obvious signs of cleaning, would grade the coin XF45.
Sorry gang, mixing my coins up :o I was referring to the '63 PF70 DCAM slabbed by PCGS. They used the same excuse with that one as well when they...
No, it didn't. That was the excuse they used, but the spots were there when the coin was slabbed.
PCGS once graded one MS70 that had spots, so I see no reason they wouldn't grade one as MS65. Personally, I would not.
These are the gloves you want - LINK
Yes, aluminum was more valuable than gold.
According to Krause they did not.
This was sent to me via PM - I must have been having a brain cramp not to see it myself :desk:
The coin is from Hungary and yes it was issued under Maria Theresa. I cannot find a pic of it in Krause so it must be one of those without a pic....
The pic JD posted was labeled, but he deleted it. Anyway - from left to right - Chris, Jack & JD.
Sackies and President coins have a protective coating (no explanation ever given for what it is exactly) applied to them by the mint in an effort...
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