I've always felt that TruViews are "glamour shots. Nothing wrong with that. They are similar to images made with axial lighting.
Looks real to me... die clash by the date and late state dies with heavy flow lines. cool coin with a ton of history
From the photo, I just don't see FB. the groove in the middle band does not appear to be complete. My opinion might change with other photos.
I've used Mainebill's approach successfully several times.
Well, it was just a question of time until everything the mint churn(ed)(s) out can be evaluated by someone else for their approval and a sticker....
Gambling or drugs, this same scenario has been played over way to many times. I hope those people weren't counting on that to fund their retirement.
by forum member Jason Poe. I recently ordered a copy of this book, and was not disappointed as I read it. As the author makes clear in the...
Love that dime, Larry. Mainebill's circam seated quarter looks perfect!
Thought so. :) Now it remains to see how far wrong I was on the price difference. :wideyed:
I would continue to enjoy it in the OGH. Beautiful coin!
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I'll guess the first coin is MS 62 PL and the second MS 64. Given your dedication to PL coins I think you bought the first one with a price...
Thanks for the info, Brandon. Very attractive examples you have there!
That's a very good article, Greg. I'm not sure I agree with JA about the 46 DDR being "subtle" though, as DD's go I think it's pretty strong. [IMG]
Bill Shamhart. (Numismatic Americana)
Yes, cleaned and partially retoned. Not bad looking. In these newer pronged holders with the 2 tone label the grades are all over the place. I'm...
I was never convinced that there was evidence of cleaning on the coin. In fact what I referenced in my first reply appears to be part of the...
Thanks for the information.
per Bowers about the B-9/BB121: "Star distant from eagle's beak. Arc star pattern, but amateurishly executed, with the first star in the second...
Interesting history from George Corell. Unfortunately I expect the "ex-Jeff DAvis" on the label will boost the sale price considerably. I...
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