As we have stated before, definitively determining the origin of toning is nearly impossible. However, we can use indicators that will help us...
That is the attitude that explains Bill Maher's statistic. And to think, you could have just posted nothing at all.
If you are asking if you got a good deal, I would say that depends on whether or not you like the coin. I will say this, you will probably never...
I have a new appreciation for a lot of coins after visiting their website. How lucky are they to have Mark Goodman doing their images?
I don't know guys, they are very forgiving when grading this series. Here is a photo of an NGC MS65 Washington: [IMG] I have to think the OP's...
You should already know what I need, it is in post #24 in this thread. Any white areas with a date/mm are coins I need. This is a registry set...
The 1943-S is interesting. It is in an older holder, but I pretty sure it would qualify for 5FS. The 1943-S IMO, is by far the most difficult...
When I find an untoned coin with eye appeal or extreme rarity, I will buy it.
The benefit I find from the NGC registry is that is not solely based on grade. Points are awarded for coins based on rarity and for eye appeal...
And thank you for including the primary reason I don't belong to the PCGS registry. NGC allows PCGS coins in their registry, no need to cross.
To further illlustrate my point, take a look at before and after photos of Island's photo compared to my photo. The first is their photo on their...
An update on my NGC registry collection. This is a very cool way to see which holes you have in your collection. It also allows you to see how...
Goldstone, While I understand your feelings on the subject, I think they are a little misguided. The swastika has been a symbol for thousands...
The only thing to say after that post is: Checkmate Fretboard. Nice Job Hontonai!
WOW, that one is good. Here is mine: Hey, you qualify for a full bust designation.
While I agree that coin is nice, I don't consider it even in the top tier of toned Mercury Dimes. To give you an idea of how nice a Mercury dime...
VAM is an acronym for the originators of the die Variety books for Morgan & Peace Dollars, Leroy Van Allen & George Mallis. An identified die...
What a tease. I opened this thread with so much excitement I could hardly stand still. Imagine my surprise when I saw a damaged Barber Dime when...
This is good advice. I have many years and thousands of dollars invested in toned coins and I still don't ever purchase raw rainbow toned coins....
Yeah, eating donuts, drinking coffee, maybe writing jaywalking tickets. That is what the Atlantic City police do. Nevermind there are drug...
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