No. In fact, I dislike the "rattler" holders themselves, so any coin in one of those probably gets an unconscious downgrade in my mind. (It's...
I find it interesting that they mention it's "only" the fourth definitive coin image created for her. Have other monarchs had many more than that?
Interesting. These spots from improper rinsing: are they removable short of dipping the coin?
I really wanted to say PMD, but it seems like something that extensive would have some effects on the reverse as well.
After reviewing my ANA book and looking at some images on Great Collections, I think you can make a case for XF40 or XF45.
Nice MacArthur Peso. It was struck in San Francisco in 90% silver. Mintage 100000, so not uber rare, but an uncommon piece! If it feels grimy,...
A "conundrum coin" is a coin that you just can't decide what to do with. Keep it or sell it? Get it certified or not? Dip it or not? CAC or...
I say XF 45.
What kind of data do you get that non-members don't get access to?
What about grading lights? In theory, I'd love to use an LED because of the energy efficiency aspects, but I've only ever graded coins under...
I'd be more interested to know if that bar is still there under the same name and management.
These pictures are available here (for Morgans): http://coingrading.com/surfpres1.html and here (for pretty much everything else, except,...
There's one case in which I'd love to buy the slab. I want the ugliest MS70 ACG coin I can find. I literally don't care what coin it is. :)
Wow. Good looking slab, but a really crude-looking fake medal inside.
@coinman1234, are you aware one of the files you attached looks like vomit on carpet?
What, specifically, are you seeing?
I agree with this 100%. That's why I wish price guides listed ranges, or at least broke things up into toned and untoned coins. I do a lot of...
Well, keep in mind you're looking at $10-15 or so in fees to sell it on eBay, at least, plus whatever Paypal charges you. That third listing that...
Great first attempts, especially from an iPad camera! What generation iPad are you using? I notice you chose big coins. What can you do with...
Too hard to tell. Pics don't really show a lot of luster, so it could be 55, 58, or 64-65. It is certainly well-struck, though. I don't see...
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