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The first is nicely frosted but the fields are no where near PL, somewhat common for that date and mint. The second I think is still in that slab...
I'd say F 15, not quite enough detail left to make VF 20.
Yes they will tone if not stored properly.
I based my comment on what you said - "and I have a few MS68 (MS69 in the SF)" - The San Francisco mint only produces Proofs so such coins would...
Especially with gold.
If you say so coinage. I just can't figure out why the marks are visible in the one pic and not the other blow up you provided.
No argument on that. I once purchased a 1769 4 reales that was damaged. But there are only like 4 known to exist. So yeah, I know what you mean ;)
I would say the coin has MS details but has been damaged.
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You might enjoy this one then Carl. They are known as labeling errors - it happens.
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I think you are mixing up Proof and MS. Yeah there are plenty of PF68 & PF69. But I don;t think you'll find many MS grades that high.
Wally, where are you getting those prices ? The best I can find for MS60 is $575 and $2500 - $2600 for MS63.
Here's the same picture you posted of the slabbed example. Look at both sides of the 7, see the edges of the underlying 6. Now look at the 1 and...
Sure, buy them from an honest dealer.
Not defending them in the least, but they are minted at West Point.
No, it wouldn't. But it would make it easier to sell.
Yes I am. Bill certainly has the talent to do so.
Some MS coins may have a higher Grey Sheet bid, but it is not uncommon for choice AU58's to sell for more than the low end MS would.
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