In fairness, I don't think that my proficiency has much to do with recognizing counting wheel damage, but I have done research on the subject in...
I think those words were included because the designs were for a specific commemorative coin that required them. My guess is that they would be...
Count me in with the crowd that likes #40 & #41. [IMG] I don't mind if they change the reverse. Honestly, I had to pull one out in order to...
Tinpot, can you provide photos of the obverse & reverse that are not at an angle?
The price range I provided was based on the fact that I can't see the wheel damage listed by NGC. The problem is that most collectors shy away...
It is really unfortunate about the counting wheel damage on the coin. This is a cool variety and one for which collectors will pay a nice...
Here is another example of a slider: [IMG]
I agree, I don't think cleaning has anything to do with it. Typically a slider is a coin that has only trace high point wear (AU58) and can...
That coin is closer to no steps than full steps. Feel like someone is jerking my chain, ya know what I mean?
Is he? I submit that he would help a whole lot more people by simply creating fun, interesting, and educational threads on Cointalk. Lord knows...
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I agree, this is the way you should list the population report for a + graded coin.
Is this thread supposed to be a belated April Fools joke?
This summarizes my thoughts on the subject exactly. This is how I felt about the Newbie Institute and my feelings have not changed this time around.
This has been tried before on Cointalk. Perhaps you can do some research of some old threads and see what worked for your predecessors and what...
This seems to be happening lately. I had a submission last year that included a Mercury Dime that was details graded for improper cleaning...
It is possible that the coin has been dipped, but the toning color scheme is pretty common for Dansco toning and it does not scream dipped &...
Every time this topic rears it's ugly head, I am forced to disagree with Doug about the origin of the term "black beauty". The coins designated...
The surfaces look pretty clean but I don't think the luster has what it takes to reach the premium gem level. I said MS65.
Send me one of them so I can see it in hand, photograph it, and give my final opinion on the toning. PM me if interested.
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