PCGS has no clue what they are talking about or doing. There's so many mistakes in their comments with respect to the science it's not even funny...
Impossible. Aceone is so volatile at room temperatures that there is NO TRACE left behind after its use and there's NO ANALYTICAL instrument that...
66+, superior luster!
The 21-S are some of the worst issues in the series. This coin is nicer than most of you think when compared to the others out there.
You poll leave a lot out. IMO you cannot blanket statement because there's a difference between cleaning and conservation. So, do you hate NCS?
Lincoln VF-20, the two sides have worn differently....strange. Where would you be buying this coin from?
killer 22d!
Pics too small and dark for accurate grading, looks to be 63/64 as best as I can tell.
Intersting proposition! Go read Coin Chemisty by W.White and he'll help you out. ;)
NICE! Great looking woody!
I'm a tougher grader because I don't only use luster like the TPG's. I don't care, I think they're wrong for slanting too far to luster.
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