It means the coin has toned or has toning on it as a result of exposure to the air. In other words, the metal of the coin has changed color.
Not sure why you mentioned the first strike thing, that's another story altogtether. But they are paying $800 for the Proof version. The business...
If you use the links found - HERE - you should be able to find them all ;)
No they are not - only some of them. And you probably won't find much on the internet other than a mention of them or finding those for sale. But...
What you are not taking into account is that even with the Proofs, many coins are struck with the same pair of dies. And each coin that is struck...
We're not talking about a coin that a buyer recognizes as some rare variety or error, because if it was then it would be worth more and the buyer...
A Proof it is not - a polished business strike it is.
Howdy Twentyseven - Welcome to the Forum !! I agree with zap, you should never submit modern coins for grading unless you are pretty dang sure...
I've heard of them but don't really know them and have never done business with them. But the last time I searched for a handy key dates list...
I've been buying coins on ebay since 1998. I track prices for coins on ebay daily and have for the past 8 years. I'm well aware of what can be...
It's been posted a few times before, but here it is again - Key Dates
Take it how you will and if it offends you - then so be it. They are encouraged to ask for help - they are also encouraged to try and help...
eBay is even more well known - so that logic would imply that you get worse prices on eBay than on Teletrade. And have you ever heard that you get...
And for all we know he may have not - because he didn't know where to look. Give a man a fish and he will have a meal - teach a man to fish...
Sure they are Carl, there's lots of examples. Well, bottles of poison would be a toughy :D
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Congrats on the grading result :thumb: But I think you used the wrong pic there.
That's why I made this comment - "It's because people tend to form a picture in their head of what defines perfect - they forget the criteria and...
Uhhh - did you miss the large smiley ? That was a joke.
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