I would go with the first one. It has far fewer surface issues.
If it is a Proof, I would say PR-62. There is a lot of cloudiness on the surface, which would preclude a high Proof grade. High grade Liberty...
Given that it appears to have limited luster, if there is any at all, I would grade it EF-45. BTW, if that is a hair in the holder, you should...
From the photos, there is no reason to doubt that it's genuine, but if you have not had much experience with these early pieces, I can understand...
I don't see this as a terrible coin. Yes the reverse is super flat, but I don't see cleaning hairlines. When it comes to a well circulated coin of...
It’s out of the line of sight in the design so it doesn’t amount to much. If this were graded MS-63 or higher, it’s a problem.
I see raised metal to left of the black spot, which looks like a nick to me, but you have the coin in-hand.
If you enjoy Canadian coins for the hobby aspect of it, they can be a lot of fun. The market for them has been quiet for years. You can’t expect...
If your “spot” is the small black area above the curl on Ms. Liberty’s neck, that looks like a nick below the surface of the coin to me. You might...
I too wonder about the high prices for higher grade, mint red cents from the 1950s. The numbers that astound me are the three and four figure...
The TPGs did not slab genuine problem coins several years ago, but they do now. PCGS used to use a numbered code system. I think the use words...
Gold bullion has been going up very quickly. These guys have not taken the time to update their price guides.
Just to wet your appetite for something better, here's an 1849, "with L" Open Wreath gold dollar. This is the most common 1849 gold dollar. But,...
Every term is relative, but with 19th century coins, the Rarity-1 rating, “common”, starts at 1,200 pieces. In the modern market, promoters have...
This is what some people might call “a third world slab company.” It gets no respect in the market, and what you are really buying is a raw coin....
I agree with Larry. Although this coin is now 48 years old, there has to be “fresh looking” ones out there. The color on the first is attractive,...
First you have to adjust to the fact that the coin is blown up to many times its size on your monitor. When you look at it in person, you won't...
Here is the reveal. [ATTACH] This piece has very bright luster on both sides. The photos are not the best, but here is a piece that was graded...
For the new commers, look for the fine scratch lines on the surfaces and devices. The most obvious examples are on the bear on the last coin, the...
No, not even close. It has to look like this on both sides. One-sided pieces don't count. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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