To me, it looks worn, but genuine. I have seen examples of older bust coinage on Heritage with very weak peripheral striking- for some reason-...
I've had no problems with an acetone soak for up to 4hrs in a covered glass dish. I've also poured scalding water (170 deg.) over coins to remove...
Good advice. Most of the raw ones on eBay are fakes.
I bought a Saint for my type set last year and haven't regretted it a bit. Nothing like holding one of those babies and watching the luster swirl...
Maybe not, but I have fun making my best guess and then seeing what's on the holder.
I think AU-53.
Thanks, I got the thumbnails to post finally but can't get them to enlarge by clicking on them! Anybody have a solution? I'm using the third...
Yes, Sundance, you are now infected with the slowly progressive CBH disease, characterized by infatuation with Bustie Halves and a craving for...
So, if he has it, and if it's real, he must be using eBay in the hopes of initiating contact and making an off-eBay sale, imo.
Judging by his response to one questioner, I'd say he's a bipolar off his meds.
Very nice coppers, Toad, and helpful links too.
Quote from Breen, p.400: "1854-O normal date, 54 touch.... (except no proofs)."
"I will always take an AU-58 over a low MS coin." My strategy too!
Nice looking coin, I'll guess AU-55
I think you showed admirable restraint. Later, you might regret the purchase if the graffiti began to get under you skin (might). Well written...
The Cherrypicker's guide also covers these pretty well, imo
It looks like the xf-40 photo in my "making the grade" book, the photos in the ANA and Photograde guides are horrible. There is also an arc-shaped...
Getting WAY too esoteric for me, I don't have an Overton book, just ol' Breen.
To me, it doesn't look bright enough to have been cleaned. Personally, I have a hard time deciding between high Au and the grade assigned. If I...
Really nice pictures of a very attractive coin. AU55?
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