Holy smokes, bidding is at $190,000 with one bidder and 21 days to go!...
Nooo! No dip. From my experience best to leave it alone. Removing toning at this stage will leave the coin dull and lifeless. JMO. If you do...
UNUM is weak because when the coin was struck the available metal filed the obverse die. Jeffersons shoulder is a thick and wide design element....
The N in ONE looks funky and the last A in AMERICA is notably lower than the rest of the letters. I was not able to match these to several coins...
There're many collectors who think a die crack adds to a coins appeal. I am one of them. There're also many collectors who may view a die crack as...
Your coins appear to look very clean (very little circulation gunk) for their age and wear. I have seen copper coins develope colorful iridescent...
LMC's were not plated until 1983.
When I have coins like this I type what ever info is on the into a google search...
Try Daves Bust Half Dollar web site
The well defined stars are part of the attribution. Read my above
Agreed. From Daves Bust Half Dollar site; Variety Attribution: Obverse-Stars are small and sharp. Star 1 has extra lines between the lowest 3...
I pulled this coin out this afternoon to prepare it for grading. I've been studying it ever since. It's not graded because the last time it was on...
I think we wound up at the same site. https://518616078926146539.weebly.com/attribute-my-half-dime.html Thank you for the advice. Yes the left...
Wow, I got one right. Thanks! The web site Capped Bust Dimes makes it easy for me. I wish I could find a similar site for CBH.
Just to be sure small letters correct? I give up trying to attribute this. Anyone want to take a shot? Any ideas to remove the carbon spots?...
I'm getting ready to send this to PCGS for grading. The coin has PL fields that don't show in the pictures. I think the shield and the eagle will...
I guess we are not going to get an answer?
The other thing to know is do not buy a Trade Dollar that is not graded by a recognized TPG.
Can you describe the spot removal supply(s) and procedure?
Shaved for gold chips (scrap).
Separate names with a comma.
