What he said ;)
You're right Carl, there are slabs that can be opened and put right back together. But you cannot do that with an NGC, PCGS, ICG or old ANACS...
There is one company that says they are doing that now - but only 1. Can't recall the name right off.
But ICG does absolutely gaurantee authenticity if they slab it. If you prove otherwise, they pay you full market value. The individuals will not.
You said it quite well, and you're right - a coin being in a slab does not make it 1 cent more valuable than it would be raw. Being in the slab...
I just wonder why you limited your comment to modern $1 coins ? The story hasn't changed since the first US dollar coin was struck. One dollar...
The coin has some old damage and I think it would probably be body bagged. Dang shame though, it has 64 details IMO.
There is only 1 of the top TPGs that slab ancients - ICG, and they are very good at it. I can't recall the gentleman's name right off who does the...
Howdy Dutch - Welcome to the Forum !! That is an H J - it's just the way they made the J.
Continue to show the same amount of enthusiasm and you will go far in this hobby :thumb:
Nahhh - you can buy 'em online at a hundred different places. The full title is - The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards...
Ruben do you own a copy of the book ? I assume not, that's why I suggested that you get one. The book cost about $16. The high points on the...
Just my opinion, but I don't think it's a Proof. If you wish to sell it I'd have it re-slabbed by NGC if it were me.
Not sure about Ben but I am :D
Love the coin, but let me give you a heads up. While I am not sure exactly of where you bought the coin, if the store is associated with Mel...
All I can say is what the folks at the banks have told me - which is what I have already said. And the banks do pay fees - shipping fees. Somebody...
They should have said 66.
And to find wear you always look at the high points first, same with any coin. And high points are always indicated for each coin in the ANA...
My opinion is if you don't know the seller - don't even bother looking ;)
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