None of the holders the mint has ever used are airtight either.
Quite correct, but the point you are not taking into account is that companies determine which grading standards will be used - not the individual...
The following link will explain the differences for both '79 & '81 - LINK
I can understand it being over your budget, but are you also aware that the coin you note above is greatly over-priced ? Normally that coin would...
I don't see any obvious signs of cleaning, would grade the coin XF45.
Sorry gang, mixing my coins up :o I was referring to the '63 PF70 DCAM slabbed by PCGS. They used the same excuse with that one as well when they...
No, it didn't. That was the excuse they used, but the spots were there when the coin was slabbed.
PCGS once graded one MS70 that had spots, so I see no reason they wouldn't grade one as MS65. Personally, I would not.
These are the gloves you want - LINK
Yes, aluminum was more valuable than gold.
According to Krause they did not.
This was sent to me via PM - I must have been having a brain cramp not to see it myself :desk:
The coin is from Hungary and yes it was issued under Maria Theresa. I cannot find a pic of it in Krause so it must be one of those without a pic....
The pic JD posted was labeled, but he deleted it. Anyway - from left to right - Chris, Jack & JD.
Sackies and President coins have a protective coating (no explanation ever given for what it is exactly) applied to them by the mint in an effort...
Just to prove a point - University Of Wales, Lampeter has staff professors that teach numismatics. Oxford University, if you will check the link...
Every one I saw was slabbed. Tried to take pics of one for JD but they came out blurry :mad:
Unless the coins are of great rarity, yes.
No it doesn't bother me at all. I just thought you might appreciate accurate info.
Heat ? Did you say heat ? It was below freezing every day where I was in AZ. I will admit it was nice in Phoenix, but the other 3 days I spent...
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