Boss, both your coins look to be AU IMO. It's tough to judge these without seeing in hand because some obverse die wear can easily be mistaken for...
Very solid EF-40 for the same reasons as Jack. The reverse shows little wear, the wheats are very nice.
I've experimented with heat treating, it does strange things to a copper cent. I have an 81 that turned silver and others that changed all kinds...
I only collect for two reasons, my own enjoyment and for my children when I'm gone. I have no plans on selling. When I submit, it's really for my...
Just another note, ANACS only gives the "no D" designation to those with strong reverse. You shouldn't have any problem getting $500 or so for...
Hummm....looks like it was soaked in acid to me.
Thanks for all your comments Mark. I am fortunate in one respect, my local dealer makes my submissions for me. All I have to pay for NGC grading...
Luster: A guide for Beginners I found this post on "Luster: A guide for Beginners" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for "CoinTalk...
I thought about it already Boss. Thing is, there's a point of diminishing returns, I have $150 in this coin already, CDN AU bid is a whopping $26....
I much prefer my RB in PAPER format (there is no electronic). I can look up info much faster than electronic format anyway.....long live PAPER!
IMO, ebay pretty well stinks....horrible pictures and people paying well above CDN for coins. I get WAY better prices from my dealer and coin...
One thing to consider is, for example, some people probably said the same thing in 1955. I do agree the modern stuff is not all that exciting, but...
Any think I can CAC this coin?
Indeed!
What's going on with this?
Wow...very nice coins!
Yea......RIGHT! :mouth: ROFL
You had some bad acetone or some an organic surface coating then brother. I've soaked a lot of cents in reagent grade acetone and I've never seen...
I don't see how making $125 is a mistake.....congrats!
...but there's FREE shipping! LOL
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