MS65
Does a barely visible retained cud raise the value of the coin above what you paid for it? If not, how does this purchase qualify as a cherrypick?
Attractive and lustrous, but a little mushy. The 38-D is easily found in premium gem so I think this one just misses. I say MS65.
Another well struck lustrous Morgan with clean surfaces but a disturbed focal area on the obverse. TPG's are tough on the common dates for gem...
Well struck, lustrous, and pretty clean. The problem is that the marks are on the focal area of the obverse which I think takes gem grade off the...
PR68
PR66 CAM
I don't see any remaining luster from that photo and combination of wear and weak strike, I say XF40
VF Details, Harshly cleaned, Run
My point was that the 39-D is the key date of the series and would be worthy of grading submission if in gem state, regardless of the step detail.
Looks like die wear to me, but that is a Rosie, not a Jeff.
That listing violates the PNG Code of Ethics which states: IMO, GSC does this routinely with their raw coins. If they were overly optimistic...
I need to ask, do you think that the scratches on the obverse of that coin will keep the coin from grading as a problem free coin?
Another option is to completely refuse to do business with a dealer who doesn't conform to the ethical standards of the PNG, and to warn new...
I don't know how much it sold for, but the Sunnywood 1881-S represents the pinnacle of rainbow toned coins IMO. [IMG]
Wait, so you admit that there are problem coins in their inventory that are being sold without the problem being divulged? This is my whole...
At this point, we have 20 members who voted on the grade of the coin. Not one of those collectors thinks the coin is GEM BU, but the seller does....
PR68 DCAM
In my experience, most proof collectors prefer cameo examples with high contrast, deep mirrors, and little to no toning. This blue hazy toning is...
Is that a light fingerprint on the neck? I still say PR67 CAM.
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