For every point, there is an equal and opposite counterpoint: While US coins have been declining, Russian coins (and several other foreign...
While that is considered an "out-of-prime" area, I think those marks are fairly severe and contributed quite a bit to the grade.
There are some really fantastic coins in this thread. I love seeing everyone's showstoppers.
Heck yeah, I'll be there this year!
I think these pieces are interesting because these were considered some of the most important players and most important battles in the War, but...
It won't CAC. That should be a 65+, not a 66+. Don't get me wrong, it is a nice coin and you should definitely be proud of it. But, just be...
Alright, time for the reveal! With 29 guesses, the CT average was 64.48. PCGS and CAC called this a 64, so you guys nailed it. After comparing...
The same Castaing machine was used on early US coinage, and that was also done before striking. This is different than modern business strike...
Nobody in their right mind should select AU for this coin. And if there's a Details problem, please explain what you're seeing? I stated at the...
I think many people have less experience with gold, and so they may be hesitant to post or guess on this one. Don't be shy, give it a go!
I don't have a copy of Gilboy's book. But read the post here, from a well-known expert on these coins: http://goccf.com/t/142623#1287401 Of note,...
If you are going to be buying from the Heritage auction, they do accept credit cards up to $2500.
This is my 8000th post here. Go ahead and post your favorite coin, and explain why it's your favorite! This is one of my favorites: NGC MS-63 PL...
The blindfolded lynx was one of the "impresa" or emblems of the house of Este, a prominent Italian noble family:...
In my experience, very few will take credit cards. Some will accept checks if you have a couple of dealers references. Most of the transactions...
It is nearly impossible to determine AU vs MS from a single set of pictures. There are aspects of these pictures that look AU, but there are also...
The toning is fairly limited in scope, and the relief is notoriously low on the Peace. So, elevation chromatics might not be the most useful on...
Collectors don't tend to suspect low grade common coins as being counterfeit, especially if they look circulated or aged. If you could make a...
I think it is AU. I don't think the marks are excessive, and really don't have any problem with them. These marks will definitely not keep an AU...
I can only tell you how I would approach it: I would never consider buying a mounted coin with graffiti. I don't care what the price was. It's a...
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