I agree that grading standards can change over time. As is evidenced by your story of the change in grading on non-circulation coins as Proof 70...
This one came in the mail today, and I had a chance to image it. It's amazingly white! [ATTACH]
I wouldn't grade it. I'd just use it to protect my cards when playing poker. ;)
It's hard to tell from the pictures, but I think it may be cleaned. I would say EF Details for cleaning.
I purchased this today for my type set. These are the seller's scans (cropped by me). It looks to be very nice. These Barbers are exceedingly...
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I believe that grading standards have ebbed and flowed over the years, but also from grader to grader at the TPGs. I do not believe that anything...
Yes, you can also believe what you want. ;) We both have our opinions.
If you want to read a condensed version of my reply above, some of the 69's started "showing up" because of the sheer number of submitted/graded...
Doug, I can only attest to the standards for the Sacagawea dollars, as that is the only set I seriously collect in that timeframe. In 2000 when...
Doug thanks for the very extensive descriptions of satin/matte/proof/business, etc. It is greatly appreciated. I just have to ask, what makes...
I think the stars are aligned or there is something wrong...I have to officially agree with Doug twice in the same week! :eek:
At auction it could go for sky money or it could completely flop. That's the interesting thing....it all depends on whether there are 2 (or more)...
PS -- Bahabully, I'd fathom you have one of the nicest, if not THE nicest example in existence. Put it in the SDB, and bring it out often to...
It only takes two serious collectors with thick pocket books to boost this pop 1 coin up into the thousands at auction. It all depends on the...
I have one similar to that 19Lyds. :) [ATTACH]
Mintage rarity and condition rarity are two very different things. Mintage rarity will always be "rare", but condition rarities are only one...
Ah, no worries. I didn't take it as smart-alecky. It's hard to convey tone of voice in typewritten communication. Thanks for the link. I wish...
I stand corrected, SGS, SEGS, either/or...it was a JOKE people! :dead-horse:
And I believe Doug already answered your question when he pointed out that coins in Mint Sets have been specially struck since the early 1990s....
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