It is easier to see on an uncirculated coin. Once you know the pickup points, cherrypicking a circulated example becomes easier. [img]
I agree with Shane. Given the lack of marks, the coin almost certainly has impaired luster due to the deep toning. Wait until you get the coin....
Stealer, he was referring to the number of exquisitely toned 1939-D Mercury Dimes in existence. Nothing to do with 1916-D's.
I didn't ask for an ideal without qualification or explanation. I asked for the optimum "type coin" for the Mercury Dime series. When you say...
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Glad to see someone thinks this is an interesting topic. Thank you Stewart. IMO, a type coin needs to be a superlative example that displays all...
I love it too, it is super cool. [img] [img]
I am not a fan of the term expert but do consider my experience in the realm of toned coins substantial. What I know about Bay Bridge Commems is...
Wasn't Feld was it?
I don't have enough experience selling my coins to say definitively, but unless the coin got blasted in the thread, I would think that any...
Wow, I didn't know that. And this might be a dumb question but I don't understand why?
Classic Commemoratives in high grades are very dependent upon luster. Your coin is very clean but colorful toning approaches charcoal in color on...
In a word, NUMISMATOGRAPHY Taking quality photographs of coins is a hobby all in itself and it will greatly increase your enjoyment of...
Congratulations but key dates are the worst selection for a type coin unless you are completing a key date type set.
I was reading through David Lange's, ASSEMBLING THE IDEAL 20TH-CENTURY TYPE SET tonight and was astonished to find that he recommends the 1920-P...
After reading some of the recent threads on this forum, I really needed that chuckle. Thank you very much!
Well since everyone is rejoicing your hatred for TPG's, I will cast my vote of dissent in this thread. I understand your reasons and you are...
I have never seen the coin in hand, but based on the photos of the current E-Bay seller, there appears to be a mark directly to the left of the...
More concerning than you selling it is how a coin with such a defect can get an MS67 grade and a CAC sticker.
I am confused. The CAC sticker checks out meaning no foul play. Do you really either dealer purposefully scratched the slab in order hide a...
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