I don't know why, but I find toning patterns like the one on this Mercury just irresistible. I don't like mottled toning, but dappled toning with...
Please guess the grade of this NGC graded 1944-D Mercury Dime in the poll above. After casting your vote, please tell me how much of a premium...
While I agree that this coin does not really meet the criteria for the conceptual grade of AU63, the concept is sound. If you have never seen an...
My personal opinion is that they are AT, but I agree with Mike that without a firsthand look at them, I have to call them QT. However, I don't...
I have a few others that are similar. [IMG] [IMG] :)
I don't think the fingerprint will affect the grade at all based on my experience with the following coin. [IMG] Fingerprint=MS69
I will say that it is market acceptable. Check out this NGC Jefferson (don't forget the price tag) that is BIN on E-Bay....
Just picked up another batch of raw Jefferson Nickels for my album collection. Not as nice as the war nickels and a little more questionable...
I agree, what appears as wear is probably a lighting issue. I won't go so far as to say it should be in an MS64 holder; I would like to see that...
These questions can illustrate my point quite clearly. Yes the coin in question is really MS64 It might slab 64 or it might slab 63 No it is not...
You guys are missing the point. The fact is that buyers are not willing to risk the monetary difference in case the raw coin is overgraded. The...
I like it and the alien was creepy.
Hobo, Is that avatar from Total Recall?
I turned down the brightness a little. Did it help at all? [IMG]
SLQ's are a series that I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole raw in MS grades. First, it is very easy to miss a rub on the leg that would drop...
That is a tough issue, because there are a few series where there is definitely a difference in grading standards between NGC and PCGS. Anyone...
Trade Dollars come immediately to my mind for authentication.
I rather like the combination of both photos together. Heritage does this for there high end coins whether proof or mint state. The close up...
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How about on a brilliant proof rather than an Ultra Cameo. This is a 1955 Washington Quarter NGC PF68 with gorgeous toning. The first method...
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