My first guess would be MS-62 because it looks like luster left. If it is whizzed there's not enough light on the surfaces to be able to see it.
The Stella replica was an awesome idea. It all looks awesome.
I use a copy stand with four 5000k track light bulbs (so light is directed down and not 360 degrees ) at the corners and will use anywhere from...
Well, I'm probably the one you wanna talk to because I started about the same time you did and you've reached the point I did back around 2012....
Just a follow up. I asked NGC. Here was their reponse today: "Thank you for your question. Our Receiving team is well-trained to recognize...
LOL!:D That's great!
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I can't speak for them but this seems like it could be a major issue. It's all about $$. If you're just sending stuff in for a re-holder to...
Look up PCGS photograde. It's a pretty helpful tool to get you in the ballpark. You can either hold the coin up next to the picture or a picture...
Excellent post! Very interesting. I put together a 1963 proof set in a Capitol plastics holder a long time ago. Just thought it was neat being...
I’ll be interested to see what they come back as. I sent the best one in out of my set thinking it was MS and it came back whizzed. Almost...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I always hate getting these in change. You cash in change and they give them back to you. You can’t get rid of them. Well...
There’s already numerous long threads on this if you do a search.
Ok, long post, be warned! I can't speak for PCGS because I don't know either way but if you send a coin to NGC now, they do photograph both...
Nope! :D
Anybody feel like they're noticing inflation creeping into coin prices these days? I'm finding coins listed for 20% more to double price guide...
Yeah, IME sending anything in seems like a roll of the dice. I believe and am hopeful it will cross. You can think you have it figured out and...
If you want a real challenge, look through the draped bust half cents for sale online and pick out ones you think would straight grade at a TPG...
This is an interesting thread. I just purchased a coin in an ICG slab in hopes of cracking it out and crossing over to an NGC slab for the...
Thanks for the attribution. I'll add that in the comment under it on registry for my own sake.
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