Yes, they should. But most often they are not.
It all depends on the severity of the rim ding. If bad enough the coin would be body bagged by the TPG's, which is probably why it is raw now -...
Frank I always go with my gut, and it tells me this is an odrinary coin that has had the normal satiny luster of a business strike Peace dollar...
The demand is that nice ones are very hard to find. For example, NGC has graded a grand total of 3 higher than 64 and only 2 at 64.
Honestly, it looks like an altered coin to me. I'd return it if you can.
Howdy RScott - Welcome to the Forum !! First of all, forget the PCGS price guide - it's worthless. For your coins that are slabbed, I would...
Don't go by pictures, they are just to give you a general idea. When grading - use the written descriptions.
The '64 SMS coins are generally considered to be patterns by many numismatists. The finish is not quite like a Proof a business strike or like the...
It's a beauty !! :thumb: See, it pays to be patient and wait for the right coin now doesn't it ;)
Yes, we do still have a lot of it out there. But only a fraction of what we had before - at least from the dealers. In today's world, thanks to...
My opinion, it's not a Proof.
I'd say 64.
Really ? Well the coin in the picture certainly has been. Makes me wonder if this is a case of you don't receive the coin in the picture.
Quite a frosty example. While the camera angle worked well to capture that aspect, it's not the best for grading purposes. But based on what you...
Yes I did notice. I also know it is quite common for that be true with pics of ANACS slabs.
You could always post them at Photobucket for the time being ;)
The D mint mark indicates that they were minted in Denver. Those with no mint mark were minted in Philadelphia. As to their value, that depends on...
I see nothing that makes me suspicious. The coin also appears to be in an ANACS slab.
I'm sure the poor quality will be quite common. It's due to the composition of the coins.
Without a doubt, Washington quarters are the toughest series there is to grade accurately.
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