Both PCGS and NGC grade well, but not perfectly, and no one will ever grade perfectly. Both companies have undergraded some coins, and overgraded...
Sorry . . . don't think I know any dealers I'd call ancient.
Your coin looks MS63ish to me . . . I like the look, with the original color and all, but because of how dark the toning is, I can't see other...
Good analysis, and comprehensive explanation.
When I had a burglary a few years back, the bad guys actually kicked in my steel exterior door, permanently deforming it about 3 inches (kicked...
I have a Nikon D50 with a gargantuan Tamron on it, leaving precius little lighting angle for me to work with, and I've got to believe I can still...
I have been through this situation a number of times, and recommend you search completed eBay sales for the 2 coins you just bought, and see if...
All of the above are good sources for low grade, common date, low premium pre-33 gold coins. If you seek a good selection of higher premium,...
Is the $300 even real?
Send for conservation, and then grading.
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