I do not think it is mint made - almost reminds me of some cast counterfeits, but could just be a piece someone made. Not really sure what it is.
From what I have read it is always a tossup on toned coins. Can't believe the kennedy either.
So do - I want the middle dates in the VF range and the later dates In XF/AU range. Then maybe I will work on some of the early dates in the album.
Missed your reply - I would say pass. Bad pictures are always a good reason to skip buying a coin.
Agree - too much glare. To me my guess would be 65/66 depending on how much luster there is left.
Got to admit - these three are all ebay coins from friscomint1793. All are best offer BIN's. About all in the last month. First 2 crack outs...
Exactly - the rim on the reverse really stood out to me. The slightly darker look around eyebrow. It is a very nice coin.
Those are two good reasons to buy coins in ANAC's slabs. I would not have a problem buying those two, cracking them and adding them to my album....
Nice batch of coins.
That means he thinks it is AU, but I really nice choice AU. Some use AU64 and/or AU63 for really choice AU coins. Of course I could be wrong,...
I would have called it a 62 - the spottiness of the toning and the weak strike.
TPG would put it 62/63 with what they probably consider cabinet rub - but I think a choice AU-58.
Nice spread on the dealers. Hate to see so much ebay. But I do admit in the last month or so I have added a couple myself from ebay.
Great write up as always. Thanks for sharing.
How many other bars did you weigh? I have about 4 or 5 10 ounce bars and 2 of them came in a little over. I bought these from the local shop and...
PS - were safety glasses also. Sometimes small pieces of the plastic will go flying.
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