Really nice 74-cc! Looks very original and would love to see more pics once you have it in hand.
It is such a small coin that the hits are almost unnoticeable. I think there is a decent chance it would grade.
Nice looking coins and some interesting toning on the 49-d
acetone will remove the green pvc goo, as well as any other organic matter on the coins surface. After the green stuff is gone, if you see etched...
I like the die crack through the date on your dime, Larry. Love the "Circam" look on Mainebill's coin. [IMG] [IMG] this one had a dip at...
some nice commems there, folks!
thanks, TomB for that very informative post from a dealer's perspective. It was very educational for me.
congrats on the results. I really like the look of the spiked chin.
I think if someone just wanted a type coin for that whole series, that one would be more than adequate!
Wow. Reading that thread, I thought, "what an ungrateful jerk." and that was my kindest thought.
Why am I not surprised?
I think the fakes should be stamped or engraved "copy" so they can't be cracked out and sold as genuine.
Now I see the rim issues besides the little group of nicks and agree, it looks like an ex-jewelry piece. Still, if you placed the high bid you...
I love midgrade Walkers... [IMG] [IMG]
Yeah, I think the rev. rim dings get into the realm of "damage" vs. circulation wear and that gets into the subjectivity of the grader, whether...
thanks Bill, pcgs gave it a 50.
given that it is a circulated coin, unless the rim hits appear deliberate (like knife cuts) I think it would probably receive a grade.
Nice job showing the fine points of ID'ing AU WQ's, TomB. much appreciated.
A tough date to find at all, let alone nice: 1874-P [IMG] [IMG]
Give it an acetone soak and post it again.
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